$3,438
PROVENANCE Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York depicting the scene of the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor in the presence of Christ`s closest disciples: Peter, John and James with Old Testament prophets, Moses and Elijah, standing to either side of Jesus. Parts of scripture appear on the borders. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 31.8 x 28 cm (12 1/2 x 11 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.
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2014-10-25
