Crucifix - Bronze, Brass - 1850-1900 - Antique altar cross - 69 cm
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Description from the seller
Large and imposing altarpiece crucifix (height a substantial 69 cm) in Neo-Gothic and Eclectic style, datable to the late 19th and early 20th century.
The piece is made in solid bronze/brunished brass, characterized by a splendid and dense dark patina original to the period.
The design is extremely refined and rich in sacred details: the cross features trilobed terminals and is embellished with a finely worked rear radiating disk to symbolize divine light. The slender shaft is decorated with a fluted column resting on a majestic geometric base adorned with relief friezes and ornamental volute feet.
Solid and modular structure, originally conceived in three distinct sections that join via the antique system of a central threaded pin screw, typical of the period's sacred manufacture to facilitate transport and maintenance.
Details of the item:
• Type: Sacred furnishing / Altarpiece crucifix
• Era / Period: 1880 - 1920 (End of the 1800s / Early 1900s)
• Material: Bronze / Brunished brass
• Dimensions: Height 69 cm
• Condition: Very good, structurally intact. Presents a beautiful natural patina of age and normal signs of wear consistent with the age. No obvious invasive restorations.
Conditions as in the photo show evident signs and stains of time.
Large and imposing altarpiece crucifix (height a substantial 69 cm) in Neo-Gothic and Eclectic style, datable to the late 19th and early 20th century.
The piece is made in solid bronze/brunished brass, characterized by a splendid and dense dark patina original to the period.
The design is extremely refined and rich in sacred details: the cross features trilobed terminals and is embellished with a finely worked rear radiating disk to symbolize divine light. The slender shaft is decorated with a fluted column resting on a majestic geometric base adorned with relief friezes and ornamental volute feet.
Solid and modular structure, originally conceived in three distinct sections that join via the antique system of a central threaded pin screw, typical of the period's sacred manufacture to facilitate transport and maintenance.
Details of the item:
• Type: Sacred furnishing / Altarpiece crucifix
• Era / Period: 1880 - 1920 (End of the 1800s / Early 1900s)
• Material: Bronze / Brunished brass
• Dimensions: Height 69 cm
• Condition: Very good, structurally intact. Presents a beautiful natural patina of age and normal signs of wear consistent with the age. No obvious invasive restorations.
Conditions as in the photo show evident signs and stains of time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Antique altar cross - 69 cm
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Bronze
Country of origin
Italy
Height
69 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
11 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
