Cross - Large Antique Renaissance Wrought Iron Church processional cross - 17th century - Magdeburg, Germany






He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
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This 17th-century Renaissance church crucifix from Magdeburg, Germany, is made of wrought iron and features a figure of Christ with traces of original gilding.
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Large Renaissance Iron Church Crucifix – 17th Century, Magdeburg, Germany
Impressive large antique Renaissance iron crucifix originating from Magdeburg, Germany, dating to the 17th century. Featuring a detailed figure of Christ with traces of original gilding, mounted on a hand-forged iron cross with decorative trefoil-shaped ends. Beautiful aged patina, natural oxidation and signs of centuries of wear. The original iron mounting spike remains intact. A remarkable example of historic German ecclesiastical craftsmanship.
Provenance: Property of a private collector from southern Germany, formed in the 1970s - 1980s.
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The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
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Seller's Story
Large Renaissance Iron Church Crucifix – 17th Century, Magdeburg, Germany
Impressive large antique Renaissance iron crucifix originating from Magdeburg, Germany, dating to the 17th century. Featuring a detailed figure of Christ with traces of original gilding, mounted on a hand-forged iron cross with decorative trefoil-shaped ends. Beautiful aged patina, natural oxidation and signs of centuries of wear. The original iron mounting spike remains intact. A remarkable example of historic German ecclesiastical craftsmanship.
Provenance: Property of a private collector from southern Germany, formed in the 1970s - 1980s.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
