Crucifix with Christ in carved ivory, head tilted towards the right shoulder, face with an expiring expression and open mouth, perizonium held by a cord with a lateral fall on the left hip, asymmetrical legs with the left one slightly bent; titulus. Carved and gilded wood frame with flower and foliage decoration. Christ: height 22 cm - width 13 cm Total height: 64 cm Width: 46 cm Gross weight 2.5 kg Small chips, skull missing (Expert: Laurence FLIGNY) with his CITES ***** Bidding is equivalent to accepting our conditions of sale, so please refer to them for shipping ****

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