Antique Wooden Crucifix in Gilded Glass Case with Green Velvet, 1930s

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A rare and solemn 1930s wall crucifix in lacquered and gilded wood, enclosed within its original display case (scarabattolo), attributed … Read more A rare and solemn 1930s wall crucifix in lacquered and gilded wood, enclosed within its original display case (scarabattolo), attributed to high-quality religious craftsmanship of the period. It features a white lacquered cross with golden rays and the figure of Christ, set against a dramatic dark green velvet background within an elegant solid wood frame with rich gilding and antique shaped glass. The back features a canvas-covered wooden clasp with a hanging hook. Preserved in excellent overall condition, with well-preserved gilding and velvet, and a light, natural patina on the inside of the glass, attesting to its authenticity.

Technical Details:

Type: Wall-mounted crucifix in a case / Devotional display case

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributable to High Religious Crafts (Italy)

Period: Attributable to the 1930s (20th century)

Subject and Style: Sacred devotional art / Shaped case with gold-leaf frame, white lacquered cross with gold rays on a dark green velvet background

Materials: Lacquered and gold-leaf wood, antique shaped glass, velvet, canvas-backed wood panel

Dimensions: Height 56 ​​cm | Width 37 cm | Thickness 8.5 cm

Condition: Excellent overall condition; Wooden frame, leaf gilding, and velvet are beautifully preserved, with a light, natural patina on the inside of the glass.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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