Polychrome wooden sailor's cross - Lot 53

Lot n° 53
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Polychrome wooden sailor's cross - Lot 53
Polychrome wooden sailor's cross Decorated with Arma Christi and objects symbolizing the river navy Popular Art work from the first third of the XIXth century Height : 42 cm Width : 22 cm Presented under a globe Misses and accidents are to be noted: top boat with small misses of which certainly the mast and probably the ropes, decapitated rooster, missing fingers to the hand, broc, symbol of the region of the Rhone, missing, two damaged pins, a partially detached spear and a missing palm, the grip of the sword missing, the two lanterns at the ends of the arms of the cross missing as well as a character in the lower right. Traces of glue, cracks, missing parts and restorations The so-called "Mariners' crosses" are religious crosses, erected on the bow of boats and intended to protect the crew during their navigations. They were found on Rhone boats, which were used for river transport on the Rhone. Sale realized for the benefit of Emmaus Vienne Lyon Sud Expert : Sophie Sesmat
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