For your consideration we take great pride in offering this truly amazing Antique Meershaum sculpture. This Grand sculpture measures 16 x 13 , and dates approx. To the mid of the 19th century. The piece is signed E. The piece depicts an historic image of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The sculpture bares all the desired symbols of this most unfortunate event in fine high relief detail, it is an absolute beautiful artistic rendering if not a museum quality Masterpiece please review all attached photographs and you too can take note of how ornately detailed and attractively wonderful collectors item this truly is… The piece has been preserved in its original convex glass with ebonized wood picture frame. The condition is remarkably very good for age and type, some toning to the meerschaum, the frame does show some minor signs of age related wear , the backing has been replaced by its previous owner with a heavy gauge protective backing for posterity and yes the original glass dome has remarkably survived and still provides an excellent protective viewing shield over the sculpture++. Thank you for your interest. · It should be expected that vintage and antique items are not always perfect. We try to be as accurate as possible in our descriptions, and we are very particular about disclosing any flaws or damage. We also include numerous photos with all listings, and most photos can be enlarged for more careful viewing. All our items are vintage and antique they will have normal wear and tare, dings, dents, and loss, if you are expecting new or perfect than these items are not for you. If you are uncertain about the condition or age of any item, please ask questions before purchasing. We are usually able to respond very promptly, and will provide as much additional information as possible to assist in your evaluation of the item. If a price is not shown it more than likely is to large to post to you country. The item “Large Antique French, Hand Carved Meerschaum Icon, The Deposition of Christ” is in sale since Sunday, July 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “vintageblue59″ and is located in Mount Sinai, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Region of Origin: France
- Medium: meerschaum
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Subject: Religion
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Placement: Wall
- Largest Dimension: 12in.-24in.
- Type: Wall Sculpture
- Artist: E. Cassier