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Lot of Five Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Crucifix Cross Wall Decoration

About the Item

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 1970s to 1980s German bronze Crosses for Wall Decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. They are not marked, attributed to Egino Weinert. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item. All other items seen on the pictures are smaller size. Egino-Günter Weinert was born on 03/03/1920 as Franz-Stanislaus-Günter Przybilski in Berlin Schoeneberg; he past away on 09/04/2012 in Frechen Königsdorf. He was a German goldsmith, sculptor and painter of the sacral arts. For many Catholic churches in Germany and other countries he created furnishing and many other works of art. He was active for The Holy See and some works can still be seen in the collection of modern religious art at Vatican City Museum.
  • Attributed to:
    Egino Günther Weinert (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s to 1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RegC_Bo3_ClearBlaudeckelbox_AF_51stDibs: LU3998139385302
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