Wooden Christ, 57x13x10cm - 18th century

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Wooden Christ, 57x13x10cm - 18th century

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Wooden Christ, 57x13x10cm - 18th century

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Fine Art - CHRISTO (1935-2020) and JEANNE-CLAUDE (1935-2009) Seven postcards signed "Christo et Jeanne-Claude"; Two postcards signed "Christo"; A dedication from Christo to Gérard Leman in 2020 and four photos of the Pont-Neuf packed signed "Christo et Jeanne-Claude".

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

Silver and wooden crucified Christ Corpus Christi in silver, placed on a wooden cross with silver finials.The figure of the Saviour is studied anatomically; the arms are outstretched, the musculature and venous system are highlighted; tthe hands are slightly half-open and the nails inserted in the center of the hand. The head has the crown of thorns and is folded toward the right shoulder, facing upwards; the soft hair falls to the shoulders, the eyes are open and turned toward sky. The legs of the Crucified Christ are positioned crossed and slightly bent forward, the feet are slightly overlapped and nailed together. The intimate parts are covered by a loincloth with a side drape.At the top of the cross, separated from the figure of Christ, there is a cartouche with the Titulus Crucis I.N.R.I. (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum, which literally translates to 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'). The cartouche bears the silver and the silversmith? mark. In the lower part of the cross is the figure of the Dove of the Holy Spirit with a triangular halo, symbol of the Trinity. Item condition grading: **** good.The Crucified Christ is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.

Estim. 2 800 - 4 000 EUR

Tuscan school, 16th century Tuscan school, 16th century - Bust of Christ polychrome terracotta sculpture 43.5 x 42.5 x 18 cm non-coeval gilded wooden base

Starting price 150 EUR

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