BELLE ARTE: dal XIX secolo all'arte moderna, arte dell'Europa dell'Est, icone, Ballets Russes, Benois, Bakst e altri Monday, March 31, 2025 - 14:30
Lotto precedente Lotto prossimo

ICON 'SAINT JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN WITH SAINT LEON POPE AND SAINT CATHERINE' Volga region, late 18th century

Lotto 186
250450
tempera, levkas, silver leaf (?) on wood 33 x 25.5 cm Condition: overall good condition, some paint loss around the edges, the background and fields, and the halo are probably overpainted This favourite subject in the Old Believers' icon painting tradition is executed on a single plate. Saint John, immersed in spiritual thoughts, is depicted creating the Book of Revelation on the island of Patmos.


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.

NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.