53 - A beautiful Orthodox cross with three horizontal arms joined…
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Estimate €200 - €300

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A beautiful Orthodox cross with three horizontal arms joined at the sides by two vertical arms. In the centre, Christ on the cross, flanked by Longinus’s spear and the reed wrapped in a sponge soaked in vinegar. Behind Christ, the city of Jerusalem. Beneath the suppedaneum, the earth parts slightly and Adam’s skull appears. Numerous inscriptions. The reverse is finely engraved with a floral motif. Bronze enamelled in blue, green, yellow and white. Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm. Russia. Experts: Laurent Dodier & Anthony JP Meyer

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Auction time 10/05/2026 at 11:00 AM

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53 - A beautiful Orthodox cross with three horizontal arms joined… See original version (French)

53 - A beautiful Orthodox cross with three horizontal arms joined…
See original version (French)