Unique Antique Crucifix and Holy Font, Embossed Leather Sculptures, Angel, Putti, Caryatids, Ivory Christ
Fabulous wall plaque devotional religious piece, a crucifix with small hand carved ivory Jesus Christ, on carved wood cross. It has the look of a carved wood Black Forest item. The really interesting aspect of the decoration on this one is that what seems to be carved wood is not wood, it is moulded or embossed leather. Figural top ornamental surface, leather, shows an angel with beautiful wings, and below the crucifix you see a putti flanked by a pair or caryatids. Further, all of the leaves and fronds and vines are also leather. Very unusual and entirely handcrafted. Full measurements are noted on photos, but it is 20" tall and 13" wide overall. Notable, it was originally a crucifix with holy font just below. The holy font, likely a natural shell, would have fit there just above the putti's head, and can be replaced with a small natural shell if desired. Purchased decades ago in France. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. Noting the decor is mostly leather, and very l