Large Late 19th Century French Champleve Bronze Holy Water Crucifix

Description

Exceptional in every point this very large and fabulous piece is one f the very best we ever found for … more Exceptional in every point this very large and fabulous piece is one f the very best we ever found for 30 years , strong in style it present an extraordinary work in the enameling and the quality of the bronze , place on a black wood support and a red velvet background that highlight the stunning coloring of this piece . Note the stylized lotus flowers shape at the edges of the cross and the lotus flower design on the holy water part at the bottom that remind the oriental origin of the Christ , the Christ itself present a flair of the beginning of art nouveau , that start very late 1800 hundreds , so this piece even if typical from the Neo Byzantine style popular in the late 1800 hundreds is a transitional piece that makes it more desirable and rare . You will find at the back the original label of the jewelry make where it comes from . Truly an exceptional piece that is irreplaceable , the pictures speaks by themself and give you a good idea of the wonderful quality work of this piece less