MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
156. ST. GEORGE
GREEK (IONIAN ISLANDS), CIRCA 1700
42.5 by 32.5 cm.
8,000-10,000 pounds
The saint plunges his spear into the mouth of the winged dragon, which attempts to resist by pulling the spear. To the far left stands the rescued princess Elisaba, to the right, the blessing hand of Christ appears from the celestial segment.
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