Monthly icon or November menologe. First half of the 19th century. Label on back "Panel from the church of St (?) in Sebastopol brought back from the Crimea by Captain Duran of the 9th B[ataill]on de Chasseurs 1855". The name of the church is not legible. Tempera on wood. 52.5 x 42 cm Damage. The 9th Battalion of Foot Chasseurs (later, in 1927, of Alpine Chasseurs) actually took part in the Crimean campaign. The churches of Sevastopol were looted by Allied troops.
Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€1,560
Buyer's premium
30%
Monthly icon or November menologe. First half of the 19th century.
Label on back "Panel from the church of St (?) in Sebastopol brought back from the Crimea by Captain Duran of the 9th B[ataill]on de Chasseurs 1855".
The name of the church is not legible.
Tempera on wood.
52.5 x 42 cm
Damage.
The 9th Battalion of Foot Chasseurs (later, in 1927, of Alpine Chasseurs) actually took part in the Crimean campaign. The churches of Sevastopol were looted by Allied troops.
Sale
Thursday 16 May 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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17, rue de la Grange-Batelière
75009 Paris