FINE 19TH CENTURY GREEK ICON OF SAINT CHARALAMPOS.

FINE 19TH CENTURY GREEK ICON OF SAINT CHARALAMPOS. Oil on panel mid 19th Century depicting Saint Charalampos who was Bishop under Emperor Septimus Severus (AD 113). Just prior to being beheaded, he cured the Emperor’s daughter, Gallina. His decapitator converted to Christianity and Gallina buried his body. The first church dedicated to Charalampos was built in 1830 in Bebek, one of the wealthy suburbs of Istanbul. PROVENANCE: Estate of Donelson Hoopes. SIZE: 8-1/4” x 6-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. There is a heavy discolored varnish layer. 9-71479 (500-1,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

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
	1098	$1,092.00	FINE 19TH CENTURY GREEK ICON OF SAINT CHARALAMPOS. Oil on panel mid 19th Century depicting Saint Charalampos who was Bishop under Emperor Septimus Severus (AD 113). Just prior to being beheaded, he cured the Emperor’s daughter, Gallina. His decapitator converted to Christianity and Gallina buried his body. The first church dedicated to Charalampos was built in 1830 in Bebek, one of the wealthy suburbs of Istanbul. PROVENANCE: Estate of Donelson Hoopes. SIZE: 8-1/4” x 6-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. There is a heavy discolored varnish layer. 9-71479 (500-1,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 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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