Antique inspired Cross - Wax - 1980-1990
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Description from the seller
Historical reliquary cross with hanging option – MORSA Original – after Pope Paschalis I.
Dimensions:
Approx. 30 × 24 cm
For sale is an extraordinary, artfully designed Christian wall cross with five detailed relief representations from the life of Jesus Christ.
The cross bears the designation “Reliquary – Pope Paschalis I. (817–824)” and was crafted according to a historical original template.
The elaborately worked image panels depict various biblical scenes, including the Wedding at Cana, Jesus among the scribes, the Last Supper, and the encounter of the risen Christ with his apostles.
Particularly impressive are the plastically raised figures, the gold-colored reliefs, and the inserted Latin inscriptions. The design gives the cross a historic, sacred character.
On the back are the original manufacturer and information labels:
MORSA – Original Wax Art
According to the accompanying manufacturer text, the design largely corresponds to a historical original template and was made under high artisanal requirements.
Age and Origin
Probably the second half of the 20th century. The artistic Vorlage dates back to the time of Pope Paschalis I in the early 9th century.
Dimensions
- Height: approx. 30 cm
- Width: approx. 24 cm
- Thickness: approx. 1.6 cm
Condition
Used, in a condition corresponding to its presumed age. The relief representations are clearly visible and richly detailed.
On the front, there are intermittent color wear, small defects of the gold-colored coating, and slight surface irregularities. The back shows isolated discolorations and also age-appropriate signs of wear.
The original manufacturer labels are still present. A hanging attachment is at the top.
Please view all photos; they are part of the auction.
Fast, well-secured shipping with tracking.
Historical reliquary cross with hanging option – MORSA Original – after Pope Paschalis I.
Dimensions:
Approx. 30 × 24 cm
For sale is an extraordinary, artfully designed Christian wall cross with five detailed relief representations from the life of Jesus Christ.
The cross bears the designation “Reliquary – Pope Paschalis I. (817–824)” and was crafted according to a historical original template.
The elaborately worked image panels depict various biblical scenes, including the Wedding at Cana, Jesus among the scribes, the Last Supper, and the encounter of the risen Christ with his apostles.
Particularly impressive are the plastically raised figures, the gold-colored reliefs, and the inserted Latin inscriptions. The design gives the cross a historic, sacred character.
On the back are the original manufacturer and information labels:
MORSA – Original Wax Art
According to the accompanying manufacturer text, the design largely corresponds to a historical original template and was made under high artisanal requirements.
Age and Origin
Probably the second half of the 20th century. The artistic Vorlage dates back to the time of Pope Paschalis I in the early 9th century.
Dimensions
- Height: approx. 30 cm
- Width: approx. 24 cm
- Thickness: approx. 1.6 cm
Condition
Used, in a condition corresponding to its presumed age. The relief representations are clearly visible and richly detailed.
On the front, there are intermittent color wear, small defects of the gold-colored coating, and slight surface irregularities. The back shows isolated discolorations and also age-appropriate signs of wear.
The original manufacturer labels are still present. A hanging attachment is at the top.
Please view all photos; they are part of the auction.
Fast, well-secured shipping with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wax
Country of origin
Germany
Height
30 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
1.6 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Style
Antique inspired
Estimated period
1980-1990
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