$12,500
PROVENANCE Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, famous mining engineer, diplomat, and philantropist Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York, as of 1965 (acquired directly from Natalie Hammond) EXHIBITED North Salem, Westchester County, New York, The Hammond Museum, Faiths: An Exhibition based upon the definition in the Epistle to the Hebrews, xi, 1. April 1965. the Saint surrounded by a 17th century metal basma oklad with delicately executed foliate ornaments in blue, green, navy and white enamels. Egg tempera, and gesso on wood panel with double kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 28 x 22.2 cm (11 x 8 3/4 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
