A Silver Crucifix, Genoa

Description
A silver crucifix on an ebonized wooden cross with repoussé and chiselled silver terminals, Genoa, late 18th early 19th century.
Details

Refined Corpus Christi cast in silver by the lost-wax process and finely repoussé and chiselled, inspired by late Mannerist models. The ebonized wooden cross rests on an inlaid base made of various woods.

Overall height: 84 cm (33.1 in)
Width: 49 cm (19.3 in)
Crucifix: 26 × 19 cm (10.2 in × 7.5 in)

Condition
excellent
Category
Item Number
3756
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