UNSIGNED (Eastern European 19th century or earlier) SAINT VERONICA HOLDING THE VEIL OF VERONICA.

Oil on leather Self framed with molded wood edge on wood panel Note: According to Roman Catholic tradition, Veronica was moved with pity when she saw Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha and gave him her veil that he might wipe his forehead. Jesus accepted the offering, held it to his face, and then handed it back to her—the image of his face miraculously impressed upon it. This piece of cloth became known as the Veil of Veronica. SIZE: 14-1/4″ x 11″. Overall: 16-1/4″ x 13-1/2″ PROVENANCE: From a coastal Maine collection CONDITION: Leather has curled at edges and some damage in upper left corner, surface dirt 9-93199 (500-1,000) – Lot 1340

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1340	$0.00	UNSIGNED (Eastern European 19th century or earlier) SAINT VERONICA HOLDING THE VEIL OF VERONICA. Oil on leather Self framed with molded wood edge on wood panel Note: According to Roman Catholic tradition, Veronica was moved with pity when she saw Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha and gave him her veil that he might wipe his forehead. Jesus accepted the offering, held it to his face, and then handed it back to her—the image of his face miraculously impressed upon it. This piece of cloth became known as the Veil of Veronica. SIZE: 14-1/4″ x 11″. Overall: 16-1/4″ x 13-1/2″ PROVENANCE: From a coastal Maine collection CONDITION: Leather has curled at edges and some damage in upper left corner, surface dirt 9-93199 (500-1,000) – Lot 1340 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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UNSIGNED (Eastern European 19th century or earlier) SAINT VERONICA HOLDING THE VEIL OF VERONICA.