Italian or German 17th century An ivory crucifix The figure ...

Estimate

£800 - £1,200

Italian or German
17th century
An ivory crucifix
The figure of Christ and banner with ‘INRI’ in ivory, the cross in gilded wood, the nails in iron. In a carved gilt wood frame

A rare ivory crucifix, the figure of Christ unusually large and carved to a very high standard. 

Provenance:
Sir Frank Kenyon Roberts GCMG GCVO (1907-1998);
Noble private collection, UK;
Thence by descent

CITES ref: DJAQSC56

Dimensions:
(Frame) 21 in. (H) x 16 in. (W)
(Crucifix) 14.25 in. (H) x 8.5 in. (W)