Lot Essay
A similar Spanish engraved gilt-copper crucifix, although still with its figures and central plaque, from the Collection of John Gaines, was sold Christie's, New York, 21 October, 2005, lot 457.
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SPANISH, PROBABLY 13TH CENTURY
Details
A GILT-COPPER CROSS
SPANISH, PROBABLY 13TH CENTURY
With figures of saints and angels at the top, base and sides and decorated overall with scrolling vine, the reverse similarly decorated, on a later ebonised wooden base
19¼ in. (49 cm.) high, 14½ in. (37 cm.) wide; 23¾ in. (58 cm.) high on base
SPANISH, PROBABLY 13TH CENTURY
With figures of saints and angels at the top, base and sides and decorated overall with scrolling vine, the reverse similarly decorated, on a later ebonised wooden base
19¼ in. (49 cm.) high, 14½ in. (37 cm.) wide; 23¾ in. (58 cm.) high on base