Provenance

Charles Mannheim

1833 - 1910

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This sculpture is a cross on a highly detailed base. Most of the cross is transparent, similar to clear glass or crystal, while its ends are decorated with gold and colorful jewels in the shape of small crowns. The cross is connected to the base with more gold, which is then connected to a clear stem. The base is also transparent and appears to feature etched figures on horseback under tall trees. The bottom of the base has a ring of gold encrusted with jewels in shades of pink and green.
Saracchi Workshop, Western European 19th Century, Altar Cross, c. 1590 (foot); mid to late 19th century (cross and its mounts), rock crystal, enameled gold, 3 beryls, 46 spinels, and 11 emeralds, Widener Collection, 1942.9.294

Altar Cross

Saracchi Workshop, Western European 19th Century · c. 1590 (foot); mid to late 19th century (cross and its mounts) · rock crystal, enameled gold, 3 beryls, 46 spinels, and 11 emeralds ·  Accession ID  1942.9.294