07-10-201007-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2513Boston
July 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Greek Icon in Two Parts

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$1,185$1,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Greek Icon in Two Parts, early 19th century, at the top panels depicting the Healing Saints St. Panteliemon, Cosmas and Damien holding medicine boxes and palm branches, over three martyrs on horseback with a seated gentleman to lower right corner, wearing early 19th century dress, and dreaming or having a vision, possibly the patron, 16 7/8 x 12 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Red border likely repainted. Surface scratching at area of central martyr on horseback. Varnished surface.