MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
142. THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST WITH A SILVER-GILT OKLAD
RUSSIAN, THE PANEL DATING TO THE XVII CENTURY, MAKER’S MARK PIV IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1750
29.3 by 24.5 cm.
10,000-15,000 pounds
The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, descends from the open heavens towards the nude Christ who stands in the waters of the river Jordan, on the left bank is St. John leaning forward in anointing the Baptised, balanced to the right by three angels, the one in the foreground bends to the direction of Christ with covered hands; the image is executed with elegant, subdued colours, complemented by a later silver-gilt oklad with chased foliage scrolls.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.