Lot 233B
Western Europe, Spain, late 18th to early 19th century CE. A fascinating wooden crucifix scene set inside of a frame with an arch inscribed with Arabic. The Arabic is certainly old but may not be contemporary with the rest of the object; however, it calls to mind the Moorish culture that has greatly influenced Spanish and Portugeuse culture, and particularly the carving of Christ being removed from the cross that is underneath a Moorish arch at Mezquita, the MosqueCathedral of Córdoba, in Andalusia. Size: 1.5" L x 5.7" W x 11.25" H (3.8 cm x 14.5 cm x 28.6 cm)
There are wonderful painted and carved details on this piece. Inside the arch, Christ and the cross are fully painted, with a sunburst design behind him, and, on the interior of the arch, a series of stars on a dark background. The frame is heavily decorated on all sides, including ornate, unpainted wood work with a cross, flowers, and birds/feathers design on the back. The archway stands upon four columns; below these is a stand showing several symbols associated with Christ, including a rooster, a skull, and a ladder, all above a floral border. A wonderfully ornate piece of religious folk art with an intriguing, interfaith design.
Provenance: Ex-Young Collection, New Hampshire
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- Condition: Wear to paint
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