Lot number 171 - Auction 134
HEILIGER BISCHOF (ALTARFLÜGELGEMÄLDE)

ATTRIBUTED TO BICCI DI LORENZO 1368/1373 Florence - 6 May 1452 Ibid HOLY BISHOP (ALTAR WING PAINTING) Tempera on chalk ground on wooden panel (cradled). Nimbs, border and vestments partly punched, background gilded. 86 x 41 cm (F. 92 x 45 cm) (pointed triangular finish). Verso: Old customs export stamp. Furthermore Luchtenberg collection number: 'G/m 2'. Partly damaged, old rest., paint loss, paint partially detached. Frame. Three-quarter portrait in frontal pose. In pontifical garb: over the alb a red pluvial richly patterned with gold ornaments; with mitre and gloves. The right hand raised in blessing, holding the crozier in the left. Patterned gold ground. Expertise: According to the foundation, formerly expert opinion by Prof. Wilhelm Suida as Bicci di Lorenzo. Provenance: Luchtenberg Foundation.