Add a timeless sense of hopeful grace to your bedroom with this 1965 Modernist Metal Crucifix. Featuring a sleek 10-inch Risen Christ silhouette in a clean, minimalist mid-century design, this piece brings a sense of historic luxury to your wall.
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Origin: Unknown (likely USA or Italy)
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Era: Mid-Century (c. 1960s-70s)
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Material: Metal
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Dimensions: 10.00" x 5.25"
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Condition: Good (Natural patina present)
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Special Feature: Unique modernist "Risen Christ" silhouette.
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Note: The natural oxidation on the metal surface is a testament to its age and adds to the soulful, grounded character of the piece.
A beautiful example of mid-century modernist religious art, this wall hanging depicts the Risen Christ with arms outstretched in a gesture of welcome and peace. It represents a stylistic shift away from traditional heavy imagery toward a more serene, sculptural form. The warm, golden tones of the metal provide a grounded feel for collectors of historic liturgical pieces and ecclesiastical metalware. Whether positioned as a focal point in a quiet corner or incorporated into a moody gallery wall in a study, this cross serves as a functional relic of late-century sacred craftsmanship. Its authentic patina ensures it remains a conversation piece, bringing a handcrafted beauty to the modern home.
This item is vintage, approximately 50 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.