$7,680
PROVENANCE Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, famous mining engineer, diplomat, and philantropist Collection of Bernard Winters, as of 1965 (acquired directly from Natalie Hammond) EXHIBITED North Salem, Westchester County, New York, The Hammond Museum, Faiths: An Exhibition based upon the definition in the Epistle to the Hebrews, xi, 1. April 1965. the icon depicts Abraham and Sarah welcoming three pilgrims for a meal, the pilgrims are disguised messenger angels of God, the center of the background is occupied by an oak tree for which the village of Mamre is famous. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 31 x 25 cm (12 1/4 x 9 7/8 in.) Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items.
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2014-10-25
