793 - A VERY FINE TWO-PART ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD AND SELECTED SAINTS

A VERY FINE TWO-PART ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD AND SELECTED SAINTS Byzantine, 15th century Tempera on wood panel with a recessed central field. Gilded, with ornately punched halos. Finely painted depiction of selected saints, including Saints Catherine and Damian. 43 x 33 cm. Provenance: International Private Collection. Please note: This lot has been imported from outside the EU for sale at auction under Temporary Admission. When Hargesheimer releases such property to buyers in the EU, the buyer becomes the importer, and import VAT of 7% is payable on the hammer price. To receive a refund of VAT amounts or import VAT, a non-EU buyer must have registered to bid with an address outside the EU and provide immediate proof of proper export from the EU. Exports made by companies from other EU member states will be exempt from VAT if they provide their VAT identification number. VERY FINE TWO-PANEL ICON FEATURING THE MOTHER OF GOD AND SELECTED SAINTS Byzantine, 15th century Single panel. Recessed image field, egg tempera on a chalk ground on wood, gilding, ornamental engraving on the halos. 43 x 33 cm. A depiction of selected saints, including Saints Catherine and Damian, executed in very fine painting. Provenance: International private collection. Please note that this lot was temporarily imported from a third country for the auction. Upon transfer of the artwork from Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf to the buyer, the buyer becomes the importer and owes Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf import sales tax, currently at a rate of 7%. Export deliveries to third countries (i.e., outside the EU) and deliveries to companies in EU member states—provided the VAT identification number is provided—are exempt from VAT.