Crucifix - Metal - 1920-1930 - Crucifix on stand - 28 cm

Antique Standing Crucifix – Early 20th Century – Devotional Object

A characterful antique standing crucifix from the early 20th century, a remarkable religious object with both spiritual significance and historical appeal. This type of crucifix was widely used in Catholic homes, monasteries and chapels as a personal devotional object.

The crucifix consists of a cross with a beautifully designed corpus of Christ, made of metal with an attractive, timeworn patina. Christ’s expressive pose and the finely modelled body reflect the traditional iconography widely used in religious art from the 19th century onwards.

The cross stands on a striking, architecturally designed base, with open, window-like cutouts reminiscent of Gothic church windows. Bases of this kind were regularly used around 1900–1920 for altar or table crucifixes intended for use on a prayer table, home altar or sideboard.

Crucifixes of this type were often made from a combination of wood and metal or silver-plated brass, with the metal corpus mounted separately on the cross. They were part of Catholic home devotion and served as a central symbol of faith, sacrifice and redemption.

This example has a strong presence and is not only a religious object, but also a remarkable collectible piece of religious art and devotionalia.

A powerful and atmospheric religious object with historical and spiritual significance.

Dimensions
Height 28 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Base diameter 8 cm

The photos clearly show the quality and form part of the description. The interior photos were generated using AI and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a home setting.

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