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c1700 JESUS CARVED GILT WOOD BAROQUE CORPUS 11"#1834229

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c1700 JESUS CARVED GILT WOOD BAROQUE CORPUS 11 #1834229
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OUTSTANDING GOLD GILDED HAND CARVED WOOD CORPUS CHRISTI. ITALY OR FRANCE</em></td>
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This is a splendidly carved wood figure of the Corpus Christi (The Crucified Christ) carved from Pine wood and from France or Northern Italy from around c1750. The wood has been primed with a white lead based primer under the Gilt or Gold paint finishing. There is a little damage to the crown of thorns and where the right arm joins the main Corpus. It is a doweled joint and detaches but it's an easy repair job but a little paint has also come off here (see pictures). The workmanship in carving the Christ is absolutely superb. This wasn't carved by an 18th century folk carver but by a master craftsman. Giltwood crucifixes would have held a place of prominence in an important wealthy household or an ecclesiastical building. The detail in the hair and beard and face are fantastic and the pathos in the face is very moving. This is a very beautiful historical piece. Small damage tot he crown of thorns.
Offers, inquiries and more picture requests very welcome.

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<tr><td>Condition:GOOD</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1650-1750</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:FRANCE</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:11</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:8</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:c1700 JESUS CARVED GILT WOOD BAROQUE CORPUS 11"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:BAROQUE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:WOOD</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:BAROQUE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:New Ross, Ireland</td></tr>
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