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Exceptional large Regency-period Dieppe ivory Christ in original frame
Christ is depicted "alive", with an expressive face, head raised to the sky, eyes open, body upright, detached from the suffering of the Cross
Very finely carved
Mounted on a gilded wooden cross in a handsome carved oak frame, decorated in the Bérain style, original gilding.
The background is upholstered in a later red star fabric
7 embroidered stars surround Christ's cross
Used restoration, very good condition
Christ's dimensions:
Crown to feet: H 50 cm W 40 cm
Hands to feet: H 54 cm
Weight of Christ 2.200 kg
Ref: ILQCMT0ACK