794 - MICHAIL DAMASKINOS

MICHAIL DAMASKINOS 1530 Chania, Crete – 1593 Heraklion (attributed) ICON OF CHRIST CROWNED WITH THORNS Greece, 16th century Single panel. Egg tempera on a chalk ground, gold ground, ornamentally punched nimbus. 33 x 27 cm. Old adhesive label on the reverse. Edges partly preserved, minimally restored. 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. MICHAEL DAMASKINOS 1530 Chania, Crete – 1593 Heraklion (attributed to) AN ICON OF CHRIST CROWNED WITH THORNS Greek, 16th century Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground; the halo is ornamentally punched. Old adhesive label on the reverse. The edges are partially chipped and have undergone minimal restoration. 33 x 27 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 must pay 7% import VAT on the hammer price. To receive a refund of VAT amounts or import VAT, a non-EU bidder 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.