Icon - Christ, True Vine - Wood, gold leaf - 1970-1980
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Description from the seller
Beautiful icon of Byzantine tradition representing "Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ" – The Vine, also known as Christ, True Vine.
Christ is depicted at the center of the composition, surrounded by the Apostles arranged in the branches of the vine, with grape clusters, Greek inscriptions and a rich gilded decoration.
The icon features a particularly decorative realization, with a carved and patinated wooden frame, geometric motifs and a prominent presence of gilding.
The reverse is accompanied by a multilingual certificate with seal, stating that the icon was crafted in the ancient and traditional manner of Byzantine art, with egg tempera and gold leaf on canvas and old wood. The certificate also specifies that this is a contemporary work and that its export is permitted.
Details:
* Subject: Christ, the Vine / “Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ”
* Style: Byzantine tradition
* Technique indicated on the certificate: egg tempera and gold leaf
* Support: canvas and old wood, according to the certificate
* Dimensions: 25 × 16 × 3 cm
* Weight: 580 g
* Certificate on the reverse: yes
* Seal: present
* Hangers on the back: present
* Condition: good overall, with wear and patina visible corresponding to the artwork’s appearance
Important: this is a contemporary icon produced in the Byzantine tradition, not an old icon.
Beautiful icon of Byzantine tradition representing "Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ" – The Vine, also known as Christ, True Vine.
Christ is depicted at the center of the composition, surrounded by the Apostles arranged in the branches of the vine, with grape clusters, Greek inscriptions and a rich gilded decoration.
The icon features a particularly decorative realization, with a carved and patinated wooden frame, geometric motifs and a prominent presence of gilding.
The reverse is accompanied by a multilingual certificate with seal, stating that the icon was crafted in the ancient and traditional manner of Byzantine art, with egg tempera and gold leaf on canvas and old wood. The certificate also specifies that this is a contemporary work and that its export is permitted.
Details:
* Subject: Christ, the Vine / “Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ”
* Style: Byzantine tradition
* Technique indicated on the certificate: egg tempera and gold leaf
* Support: canvas and old wood, according to the certificate
* Dimensions: 25 × 16 × 3 cm
* Weight: 580 g
* Certificate on the reverse: yes
* Seal: present
* Hangers on the back: present
* Condition: good overall, with wear and patina visible corresponding to the artwork’s appearance
Important: this is a contemporary icon produced in the Byzantine tradition, not an old icon.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Object name
Icon - Christ, True Vine
Number of objects
1
Material
gold leaf, Wood
Country of origin
Greece
Height
25 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1970-1980
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