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Art Deco Wall Crucifix - Veined Stone and Metal
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In the 1930s, Art Deco found its way even into devotional objects. Traditional forms became geometric, marble was combined with new metallic effects, and the crucifix also became a true element of interior decor. This particular one boasts a particularly successful architectural design. A large silver-plated metal structure creates a slender silhouette, punctuated by points and small triangular openwork. Against this almost graphic background rests a genuine marble cross, with cream and ochre hues, traversed by magnificent yellow and grey veins. The gilded metal Christ figure breaks the deliberate coolness of the silver-plated metal. Its modeling remains classic, with fine detailing of the face, hair, and drapery, while the small INRI placed above adopts the same warm tone. The contrast between silver, gold, and the natural colors of the marble gives the entire piece a remarkable presence. This encounter between religious tradition and modern aesthetics fully belongs to the Art Deco era, around 1930. Household objects then followed the transformations of decorative arts and also adopted the clean lines, symmetry, and material combinations characteristic of the interwar period. Measuring approximately 22 cm in height by 14 cm in width, this crucifix maintains an elegant format, easy to integrate into contemporary decor. Against a deep-colored wall, its light marble and silver-plated metal will stand out powerfully. In a more classic interior, amidst paintings, engravings, or antique objects, it will provide that Art Deco touch that precisely prevents the decor from becoming too staid. The metal and the Christ figure show the patina and marks left by time, perfectly visible in the photographs. Today, these give the piece that extra character sought after in an object that has endured for nearly a century. A beautiful Art Deco crucifix where marble, silver, and gold alone compose the entire design.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Colour: Ocre
- Period: 1930s
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsSilver, Creme, Gold, Grey, YellowMaterialMarble, MetalStyleArt Deco
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales