A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE ENTHRONED MOTHER... Lot 863

A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE ENTHRONED MOTHER OF GOD Macedonian, late 15th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Executed on a gold ground. The robust figure of the Mother of God enthroned, in the stance of the Hodegetria, pointing to her Son while gazing the beholder, Christ supported by her left forearm, raising his hand in blessing and holding a closed scroll. Flanked by two half-length angels with veiled hands. Damages to the edges, partially restored. 84 x 55 cm. kunsten Antwerpen, Antwerp 1997, No. 33. Literature: Exhibition catalogue: Van een andere wereld, Kononklijk Museum voor schone kunsten Antwerpen, Antwerp 1997, No. 33. MONUMENTAL ICON WITH THE THRONENDOUS MOTHER OF GOD Macedonia, end of the 15th century. Solid hardwood panel with two nailed-on back sponki. Kovcheg, egg tempera on chalk ground, gold ground, nimben in relief. 84 x 55 cm. Marginal damage, partial rest. Literature: Exhibition catalogue: Van een andere wereld, Kononklijk Museum voor schone kunsten Antwerpen, Antwerp 1997, No. 33. Please note: this lot has been imported from outside the EU for sale to be sold at auction under Temporary Admission. When Hargesheimer releases such property to buyers in the EU, the buyer will become the importer and Import VAT is payable at 7% on the hammer price. To receive a refund of VAT amounts/Import VAT a non-EU must have registered to bid with an address outside of the EU and provide immediate proof of correct export out of the EU. Exports made by companies from other EU member states will be exempt from VAT if they state their VAT identification number. Please note that this lot was temporarily imported from a third country for the auction. When the work of art is handed over to the buyer by Hargesheimer Fine Art Auctions Düsseldorf, the buyer becomes the importer and owes Hargesheimer Fine Art Auctions Düsseldorf the import VAT at the current rate of 7%. Exempt from VAT are export deliveries to third countries (i.e. outside the EU) and, if the VAT identification number is stated, deliveries to companies in EU member states.