Crucifix - Wood, Silver - 1850-1900 - The Vanquished Serpent
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 450 - € 550
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Description from the seller
Charred blackened wood crucifix and Christ in silver – Symbolism of the Defeated Serpent – 19th century
Table crucifix in turned blackened wood, resting on a molded baluster base, surmounted by a spherical knot adorned with a serpent coiled in relief.
The cross, sober and cylindrical, receives a figure of the crucified Christ in silver, finely modeled. The titulus INRI is also in applied silver.
The Christ presents expressive anatomy, with nerve-like modeling, with pronounced treatment of the musculature and the perizonium tied at the hip.
Work of good quality, presumably cast then chased and refined on the surface.
The remarkable iconographic element is the presence of a serpent coiled around the central globe, placed beneath the Cross.
This representation explicitly refers to the theology of Christ triumphant over sin and Satan.
The serpent, symbol of evil, is here dominated by the vertical axis of the Cross, affirming the redemptive victory.
Beautiful old patina on the blackened wood, normal signs of wear. The silver shows a slight patina, with no visible structural alterations.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow appreciating its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure quick and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateCharred blackened wood crucifix and Christ in silver – Symbolism of the Defeated Serpent – 19th century
Table crucifix in turned blackened wood, resting on a molded baluster base, surmounted by a spherical knot adorned with a serpent coiled in relief.
The cross, sober and cylindrical, receives a figure of the crucified Christ in silver, finely modeled. The titulus INRI is also in applied silver.
The Christ presents expressive anatomy, with nerve-like modeling, with pronounced treatment of the musculature and the perizonium tied at the hip.
Work of good quality, presumably cast then chased and refined on the surface.
The remarkable iconographic element is the presence of a serpent coiled around the central globe, placed beneath the Cross.
This representation explicitly refers to the theology of Christ triumphant over sin and Satan.
The serpent, symbol of evil, is here dominated by the vertical axis of the Cross, affirming the redemptive victory.
Beautiful old patina on the blackened wood, normal signs of wear. The silver shows a slight patina, with no visible structural alterations.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow appreciating its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure quick and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Title additional information
The Vanquished Serpent
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver, Wood
Country of origin
France
Height
47 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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