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UnknownGreek Orthodox painter - 19th century figure painting - Religious travel iconc.1850
c.1850
$2,130.95
£1,591.99
€1,800
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CHF 1,710.43
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Greek Orthodox travel icon (19th century) - Madonna and Child with Four Saints (Madonna Hodegetria).
30.5 x 19 cm closed, 30.5 x 37 cm open.
Tempera on a book-like panel, it represents an object of private devotion intended for priests, pilgrims, or high-ranking faithful, used for personal prayer during travels or privately. (not signed).
- Iconography: At the center stands the monumental figure of the Theotokos (Mother of God), depicted according to the iconographic type of the Hodegetria ("She who shows the Way"). The Virgin, her head covered by a burgundy-red maphorion (cloak) bordered in gold, holds the Baby Jesus in her arms, offering a blessing.
- Closed exterior: It displays a symbolic decoration with the Christological inscription "IC XC" (Jesus Christ) and "NI KA" (Victor/Winner), that is, the Greek monogram "Jesus Christ Victor", accompanied by a stylised processional cross emerging from a trilobate or mountainous base, symbol of Golgotha.
- This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity.
- Further details on the condition report are available upon request.
*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
- Creation Year:c.1850
- Dimensions:Height: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:Please note that any damage or breakage of the antiques in our collection will be restored at the time of sale upon request.
- Gallery Location:Varmo, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU886317464232
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