Lot number 1404 - Auction 161
MONUMENTALE DATIERTE IKONE MIT JOHANNES DEM VORLÄUFER

A MONUMENTAL SIGNED AND DATED ICON SHOWING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER Greek, dated 1783 Tempera on wood panel. The haloes and background made of gold. The halo ornately punched. Greek inscribed lower right: 'By the hand of Subdeacon Theodoros 1783'. Lower left further Greek inscription 'Gift of the Servant of God, the Priest Constantinos'. Minor vertical crack, partially restored. 111.5 x 70.5 cm.