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Accademia Fine Art

254 - BYSANTINE ICON, DEXIOKRATOUSA circa 1780 Mother of God Trich…
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Estimate €200 - €400
Description
BYSANTINE ICON, DEXIOKRATOUSA circa 1780 Mother of God Tricheirousa Icon in tempera on wood panel, depicting the Mother of God Tricheirousa (the Blessed Virgin with Three Hands), whose third hand is an ex-voto offered in thanksgiving, according to legend, by John of Damascus after his right hand was unjustly cut off. The icon belongs to the Byzantine Dexiokratousa type because she is holding the Infant Jesus with her right arm. The original icon of the Mother of God with Three Hands is in the Serbian monastery of Hilandar on Mount Athos. Dimensions without frame: 24.5 x 21.5 x 3 cm
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About the sale Classic Art, Modern, Post-war & Design
Auction location
Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:30 AM
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