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Wed, Mar 25, 2015 11:00AM EDT
Lot 145

A Pair of Eastern Orthodox Gilt, Painted and Highly Carved Hardwood Royal Doors, 17th Century,

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
A Pair of Eastern Orthodox Gilt, Painted and Highly Carved Hardwood Royal Doors, 17th Century, Having a heavily carved acanthus leaf motif and two foliate masks encompassing two painted icons depicting the saints Gregory and Athanasius. The doors are separated by a detachable molding having a gilt and carved ball and bellflower motif. This piece contains modern brackets for hanging.
Dimensions: h: 46 x w: 29 x d: 2 in.

Condition

Note condition: wormhole damage throughout, losses to gilt with cracks and losses to painted surface, and losses of carving.