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LOT 0318
Greek Saint Paraskevi Icon
17TH CENTURY A.D.
13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (990 grams, 35.3 x 24.5 cm).
A tempera on wood icon depicting Saint Paraskevi of Rome holding a gold cross in her right hand, dressed in a light blue chiton and a red maphorion embroidered with stars and worn over a light blue veil, the gilt halo with red spot decoration; mounted on a later frame.
ProvenanceProperty of a London lady, part of her family's collection.
LiteratureCf. Onasch, K., Schnieper, Ikonen, Faszination und Wirklichkeit, Munchen, 1995, pp.206-207, for icons of the Saint.
FootnotesSaint Paraskevi is considered in the Orthodox world as the protector of sick people. Religious icon images of the saint were considered to hold powers to help in healing from various ailments, keeping the family well, and protecting against evil intentions. There was an ancient custom in the Orthodox world of bringing fruit and vegetables to the church to sanctify them on the day of Saint Paraskevi and keep them in the house as a talisman.
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LOT 0318
Greek Saint Paraskevi Icon
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
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