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cross with a crucifix in the form of a man on a crossan image of a wooden cross with a statue of jesus on it
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126 - A fine bronze figure of Christ with traces of gilding, the b…
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Estimate €2,500 - €4,500
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A fine bronze figure of Christ with traces of gilding, the back hollowed out. Head with hair parted down the middle, eyes with chiselled pupils, moustache and beard in parallel strands, arms held horizontally, stylised anatomy, long perizonium tied at the front with a zigzag drape, legs very slightly bent and feet placed side by side in parallel. Italy, first half of the 12th century Height: 17.7 cm – Width: 17.2 cm Presented with a wooden cross (deformation to the right hand) Reference work: P. Bloch, Romanische Bronzekruzifixe, Bronzegeräte des Mittelalters 5, Berlin, 1992, IG6, p. 103, ill. p. 30. LF
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About the sale ANTIQUE PAINTINGS – FURNITURE & WORKS OF ART
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Auction time 09/05/2026 at 2:00 PM
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