Large Antique Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Christ - Crucifix, 19th C.

Crucifixes & Crosses

$1,350

Material

Wood

Origin

Spain

Age / Period

19th century

Dimensions

The Cross measures 26 inches tall and 13 inches wide. The Corpus measures 17. 75 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 3-inches deep.

Condition

Used

This a Large Wooden Carved Polychrome Crucifix made during the 19th century possibly from Cypress wood. It was made in the manner made popular by the Spanish for the making of religious figures/sculptures from the 12th century, which consisted of carving the sculpture from light wood (cypress), then covering it in layers of Gesso (Yeso), the flesh tones of the face, arms, torso an legs were applied by a painter, and finally, 'Estofado' was applied to embellish the drapery (cloth) with gilded touches. This sculpture has been carefully carved to show the image of Christ. The anatomy is intact in its entirety. All the fingers, toes remain in place, and the its skin is whole. The original paint remains as when it was applied on 98-percent of the sculpture. This is very remarkable for a work of art that has been around for more than a hundred years. The painting in the entire sculpture has acquired a darker color or patina due to its age. Otherwise, it remains in its original condition. The corpus is placed on an antique French Cross with fine incised carvings and thorns. Normally, sculpture of this age are missing flakes of skin on various parts of its corpus; showing the underlying gesso, but the skin and its colors on this corpus have remained as when it was originally made. Excellently preserved original condition. The Cross measures 26 inches tall and 13 inches wide. The Corpus measures 17. 75 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 3-inches deep.