04-09-201104-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2542BBoston
April 9, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Greek Carved, Gilded, and Painted Triptych

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$2,370$2,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Greek Carved, Gilded, and Painted Triptych, 18th/19th century, rectangular, with two doors opening to a central panel depicting the Mother of God recessed within a gilded archway, upper door sections with Greek saints over Saint George on the left and Saint Demetrius on the right, all on gilt ground, ht. 12 1/4, lg. with doors open 17 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700

loss to gilt, smoke and heat damage to images, worming, loss of wood in upper section of right door, exterior of both doors with center band of sticky residue

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