Crucifix - Brass - 1960-1970 - Made in Italy

Imposing Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Wall Crucifix – Made in Italy
A beautiful and striking religious wall crucifix dating from the 1960s–1970s, showcasing the clean, elegant lines of the post-war European modernist movement. This large-format piece measures 49 cm in height, making it a prominent statement for any collection of sacred art, modern home altar, or mid-century interior.
Design Details:
The cross features a highly architectural design with raised parallel borders that form a distinctive recessed channel running along both beams. The tips of the crossbars are capped with minimalist, square geometric blocks iconic to modernist liturgical design. The stylized corpus of Jesus Christ is rendered with long, flowing lines that display excellent anatomical detail and high-relief plastic mastery.
Maker Marks & Authenticity (on the reverse):
The back of the crossbar features clean, cast relief stamping that fully guarantees its origin and fabrication quality:
"ITALY": Authentic Italian craftsmanship."PRESSAL": Indicates it was manufactured using a specialized industrial pressure-casting or high-relief stamping process, ensuring crisp detailing and structural durability."C3": Batch or mold categorization mark."RIP. VIET." (Riproduzione Vietata): The official legal stamp indicating "Reproduction Prohibited," common on premium mid-20th-century Italian artist designs and copyrighted decorative arts.