Auction 113 Part 3 Important Russian & Greek Icons - part 2
Nov 5, 2021
Germany

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LOT 1368:

GROSSES KRUZIFIX-PODEST MIT DER BEWEINUNG UND GRABLEGUNG CHRISTI


Start price:
7,500
Buyer's Premium: 28%
VAT: 17% On commission only

GROSSES KRUZIFIX-PODEST MIT DER BEWEINUNG UND GRABLEGUNG CHRISTI

Origin: Veneto-Kretisch, Ende 15. Jh.

Technique: Nadelholz, Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, partielle Vergoldung

Dimension: 28,5 x 104 cm


A LARGE PEDESTAL SHOWING THE LAMENTATION AND ENTOMBEMENT OF CHRIST Veneto-Cretan, late 15th century Tempera on wood. Executed on a gold ground. The front showing the grief for Christ. The Virgin supporting the upper part of the corpse and kissing his face. Behind Mary Magdadene accompanied by a woman in mourning. The figures opposite balancing the composition, John holding Christ’s left hand, The city of Jerusalem with a mountain-range portrayed in the background. The sky rendered in gold. Minimally restored. 28.5 x 104 cm.