ICÔNE 'SAINT JEAN CASSIEN LE ROMAIN' Russie centrale, fin du 19ème siècle

Lot 191

8001 000

bois, levkas, dorure, techniques mixtes 31 x 26,8 cm Condition: sans restauration, perte de la dorure sur le fond au centre et dans les marges Saint Jean Cassien, né vers 360 en Scythie mineure et mort en 435 à Marseille, est un saint moine chrétien méditerranéen qui a marqué profondément les débuts de l'Église en Provence au 5ème siècle. Il est le fondateur de l'abbaye Saint-Victor de Marseille. Il a laissé une œuvre doctrinale importante qui établit un pont entre le monachisme d'Orient et celui d'Occident.

Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation.

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