Live Auction 6466
The Staheli Collection of Medical Instruments
Lot 36
36
A pair of figures of Sts. Kosmas and Damian, in carved and painted wood, with attributes -- 16in.(40cm.)high, on scroll brackets, 19th century (2)
Details
A pair of figures of Sts. Kosmas and Damian, in carved and painted wood, with attributes --
16in.(40cm.)high
, on scroll brackets,
19th century
(2)
Further details
See colour plate 3
Lot Essay
Kosmas and Damian were twin brothers who practiced medicine without charging a fee, and are revered in the Orthodox Church.
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