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Lot 131:
Description
A cast bronze relief wall plaque featuring the head of Jesus Christ in profile facing left. The central figure is depicted wearing a crown of thorns with detailed hair and a curled beard. The circular medallion is set within a Greek cross with equal-length arms, each decorated with a textured background of horizontal wavy relief lines. The item is signed on the lower edge of the front with the word BRONZE incised on the left and the name DECLAY on the right, for the French sculptor and medallist Hippolyte Declay (1845-1921). The front has a polished, golden-toned finish, while the reverse shows a dark, natural patination. The reverse of the bottom arm is incised with the production number 2857. Four small mounting screws or lugs are present on the reverse for attachment.
Height: 20.3 cm
Width: 20.3 cm.
Condition report:
The plaque is in good overall condition. The front displays an attractive golden-toned finish with minor surface wear and darker oxidation in the deep recesses of the casting. The reverse shows a deep, aged bronze patina and retains its mounting hardware.
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