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LOT 7 7
A GREEK ICON OF THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST INTO HEAVEN
the figure of Christ, enveloped in a radiating mandorla of light, is depicted at the top center of the composition, being lifted up to heaven by a pair of angels, directly below stands Mother Mary in peaceful prayer, two white-clad angels pacify the elven confused Apostles. Egg tempera, gold leaf and cloth on wood panel, in an architectural frame. Without the frame: 45 x 34 cm (17 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)
Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York
Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
