Lot number 797 - Auction 161
ANGELOS AKOTANTOS | A VERY FINE ICON OF THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD

ANGELOS AKOTANTOS
Active in Crete, 1425–1450 (attributed to)

A VERY FINE ICON OF THE GLYKOPHILOUSA MOTHER OF GOD

Greek, 15th century

Tempera on wood panel. The haloes gilded and ornamentally punched. The edges minimally chipped, minor retouching. 32 x 27 cm.

Provenance: International Private Collection.

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