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Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Crucifix w. White Clay Corpus of Christ

About the Item

Gothic style church crucifix with a beautifully detailed clay corpus of Christ. What makes this stylish crucifix extra special are the Gothic quatrefoil elements that are hand carved on all ends of the cross. However what makes it extra rare is the even more ancient looking white clay corpus. This type of clay was almost always only used to make small pipes in the 1800s and thanks to the way it ages it really looks as if this corpus Christi is from the 1500s. This medieval style combined with the fact that this antique, tiger oak cross has never been waxed/buffed up, makes this religious artifact look truly ancient. To us, this also is a perfectly balanced crucifix with regards to the proportions of the white clay corpus against the larger oak cross. Both the cross and the rare antique corpus (including the mint INRI sign) have never been restored. Apart from a few missing toes on one of Christ's feet, this rare corpus could hardly be in better condition and you can (again) leave it to us to get in to your home safely. From the perfect body posture to the tired and suffering facial expression of Christ and from the intricate carved hairs to the other anotomical details one can tell that this can only be the work of a master craftsman. Mind you, the inner body of this corpus will have metal wires running through it, otherwise it would have probably not survived over 100 years of usage and handling. The top quality of this Christ sculpture and the beautiful contrast against the oak background will never fail to impress. He will stand out even more, no matter where you decide to have this crucifix 'on display' and we expect it to grace the home of a devout Christian or a small church (or monastery) again soon. Especially with the holiday season right on our doorstep. This antique crucifix too can only be described as great value. Also, because perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary. Maximum height x width x depth: 31.5 x 16.9 x 3.5 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for spiritual and meaningful and for the best craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 16.9 in (42.93 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Metal,Oak,Plaster,Cast,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Patinated,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FiGQ13255753152usfree1stDibs: LU2341337104002
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