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FS41: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A 19th Century Continental Icon, Mother of God

Auction Lot FS41/839

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A 19th Century Continental Icon, Mother of God (FS41/839) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 29th January 2019 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A 19th century Continental icon, Mother of God the Christ Child seated holding a scroll inscribed 'Ego Sum Via Ueri' ( I am the way, the truth), painted on wood panel, 36 x 23cm.

Price Realised

£820

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Works of Art & Clocks

Fine Art Category

Sale Information

FS41: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 29th January 2019
Wednesday, 30th January 2019

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 12:30pm on Wednesday, 30th January 2019 as part of the Works of Art and Clocks section of the sale.

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