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Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm

This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, enabled by the small clover-shaped gilt metal handle which surmounts the top. The cross is shaped as a traditional Christian budded crucifix, and features stunning cloisonné enamel decoration that is expertly contrasted by an ebonised wood backing.

The cross is centred by a budded panel, that features four blooming flowers wrapped within their vines in a heart-esque pattern. These designs are bordered by a red and gilt geometric surround, which provides an interesting contrast to the more flowing linearity within. Similar flower-and-vine motifs, as well as similar geometric bordering, adorn the rest of the cross’s main body. The colour contrasts within the cloisonné enamel are particularly pleasing, with the pale-yellow ground making the bright hues of the foliate decoration stand out.

At the bottom of the cross sits a font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné enamel, but employs a geometric layered design in differing shades.

The reverse of the cross is stamped ‘1138’.

Replete with refined decorative elements, this excellent piece of religious décor would make a fine addition to the appropriate interior.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cloisonné enamel, ebonised wood.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Religious, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17341
Incollect Reference #:	719977

Dimensions

W.	12.99 in;	H.	22.44 in;	D.	2.76 in;
W.	33 cm;	H.	57 cm;	D.	7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.