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Premier Catalog Auction - Session II

Fri, Nov 16, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 728

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Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(18th century or earlier)

The Holy Martyr John the Warrior, oil and gilding on wood panel with sgraffito scroll work, 12-3/8 x 10-1/2 in.

Note:

Some of the attributes for this icon are similar to St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, who is also pictured with a shield, sword and holding a cross.

Condition

faint sgraffito scroll work lacking pigment, craquelure, losses to pigment, , retouch, panel with convexity with two battens verso