Greek (Painted In Jerusalem), Dated 14 October 1862
St. Catherine
Found at
Christies,
London
Icons & Artefacts from the Orthodox World, Lot 85
27. Nov - 27. Nov 2006
Icons & Artefacts from the Orthodox World, Lot 85
27. Nov - 27. Nov 2006
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
ST. CATHERINE
GREEK (PAINTED IN JERUSALEM), DATED 14 OCTOBER 1862
The Saint portrayed full-length, in a contrapostal pose, supporting the instrument of her martyrdom (the wheel) and bearing the martyr's attributes (the cross and the palm branch), looking at Christ who appears amidst the clouds, painted with pastel colours and gold
8 5/8 x 11 1/8 in. (22 x 28.25 cm)
GREEK (PAINTED IN JERUSALEM), DATED 14 OCTOBER 1862
The Saint portrayed full-length, in a contrapostal pose, supporting the instrument of her martyrdom (the wheel) and bearing the martyr's attributes (the cross and the palm branch), looking at Christ who appears amidst the clouds, painted with pastel colours and gold
8 5/8 x 11 1/8 in. (22 x 28.25 cm)
