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Hermitage Fine Art

218 - ICON ‘SAINT PETER, METROPOLITAN OF MOSCOW’ Central Russia, l…
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Estimate €10,500 - €11,500
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Description
ICON ‘SAINT PETER, METROPOLITAN OF MOSCOW’ Central Russia, late 19th century wood, oil and gold leaf background 94.5 × 57 cm Condition: generally good condition, with some localised restoration to the ornamental gilded background and the edges of the icon Metropolitan Peter (second half of the 13th century – 1326) was one of the most important religious and political figures in Rus’. He played a decisive role in the rise of the Principality of Moscow and in the formation of the centralised Russian state. His most significant achievement was the transfer of the metropolitan see from Vladimir to Moscow, thereby definitively establishing the latter’s pre-eminence as the spiritual centre of Rus’. Confessor to the Grand Prince, builder, theologian and iconographer, Peter was venerated as the first of the great hierarch saints of Moscow. This large-format icon, depicting one of Russia’s most venerated saints, is executed with great artistic skill and is of the utmost interest to collectors. At the buyer’s request, we will be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of lots provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale FINE ART: 19th-century art, Modern and Contemporary art, Eastern European art, Icons
Auction location
Auction time 07/14/2026 at 2:30 PM
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