(4) Greek icons, one ex-Hagia Sophia, Oil on wood panel, (2) Hodegetria depicting the Virgin Mary gesturing toward the Christ Child, the larger with museum label and stamp on verso, 10.5"h x 6"w and 10.25"h x 8"w; with St. George and a pair of Saints, 9"h x 6.5"w and 9.5"h x 7.5"w

Provenance: The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York; Larger Virgin Mary with stamp of the Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

Notes/Literature: Born in North Carolina, but of Greek descent, Litsa Tsitsera was a female pioneer in electrical engineering, starting her professional career in 1960s NYC working for the global electrochemical giant Vittorio de Nora. In addition to her professional life she was an avid supporter of the visual arts, building an impressive wide-ranging collection, and becoming patron to numerous living artists, particularly those of Greek descent, including Theodors Stamos, Chryssa, Michael Lekakis, Frank Minei, Ed Meneely, and Richards Ruben.

Good/Fair, smaller Hodegetria with small spot of paint loss above Christ's left hand, larger Saint with losses and insect damage, smaller with crack along right edge, possibly old repair, all with surface soiling and wear consistent with age and use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.