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All auctions / Ethnographical / Crucifix - Wood - 1870-1920 - Tramp Art crucifix - 43 cm
Tramp Art crucifix – richly carved wooden cross with metal-toned Christ figure A striking crucifix where fine woodcarving and religious symbolism come together. The warm wood tone, the rhythmic relief carving, and the silvery Christ figure give this freestanding cross a powerful presence. The wooden cross is built from multiple layers with carefully carved edges. The three-lobed ends and the pointed rays behind the cross form a decorative whole. Also the wide, multi-faceted base is richly worked, with geometric patterns and stepped surfaces. This allows something new to be discovered from every angle. The execution aligns with the tradition of Tramp Art: a form of folk art in which small pieces of wood were carved and assembled in layers. Within this tradition, among other things, boxes, frames, and religious objects were produced, often from recycled wood such as cigar boxes. The silvery Christ figure provides a beautiful contrast to the brown wood and highlights the details of the face, the loincloth, and the body posture. A characterful object for lovers of religious art, woodcarving, and artisanal folk art. Features * Freestanding crucifix in Tramp Art style. * Wooden cross with layered construction and extensive woodcarving. * Three-lobed ends and decorative rays. * Silvery Christ figure. * Wide, multi-faceted base with geometric ornamentation. * Maker, exact age and provenance unknown. Condition With visible signs of use and age, including local wear and color differences on the wood and the Christ figure. User marks, see photos. The photos are part of the description. Dimensions Height 43 cm Width 25 cm Depth 9.5 cm Photos give a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos were generated with AI and are for illustration of the object in a living environment only. Shipping Shipping only to destinations within the European Union and only via Catawiki Smart Shipping. We do not ship to countries outside the European Union. Manual shipment outside the Smart Shipping procedure is not offered. Shipping takes place only when Catawiki provides a regular Smart Shipping label for the delivery address supplied by the buyer within the normal EU shipping procedure. If additional customs formalities, an EORI registration, fiscal registration, or other additional seller registrations are required for a delivery address and thereby a regular EU Smart Shipping label cannot be created, the order cannot be processed outside Smart Shipping. In that case the order must be reviewed and handled via Catawiki. The item is carefully and sturdily packaged and shipped with track & trace. The shipping costs also include packaging, packing materials, and handling of the shipment. Pickup is only possible when the lot is valued at more than €50, strictly by appointment and during office hours. Amsterdam, Hague, Chicago school, expressionism, neo-styles, art deco, art nouveau, cubic, 1920s-30s Jugendstil, neoclassicism tramp art Tramp Art, crucifix, crucifixion, wooden cross, woodcarving, chip carving, folk art, religious art, Christ figure, devotional items, standing crucifix, wood carving.
Estimate:£67.8
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