{"product_id":"antique-french-standing-crucifix-with-skull-crossbones-12-9","title":"Antique French Standing Crucifix with Skull \u0026 Crossbones | 12.9\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking French devotional object rich with age, symbolism, and old-world character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in \u003cstrong\u003eLe Puy-en-Velay, France\u003c\/strong\u003e, this antique standing crucifix combines a slender ebonized wood cross with a stepped pedestal base and detailed metal figure of Christ. Its dark finish, traditional proportions, and aged metalwork give the piece the sculptural presence characteristic of antique European devotional objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the foot of the cross rests a particularly compelling \u003cstrong\u003eskull and crossbones motif\u003c\/strong\u003e. In traditional Christian Crucifixion imagery, the skull references \u003cstrong\u003eGolgotha—“the place of the skull”\u003c\/strong\u003e—as well as the longstanding tradition that Adam was buried beneath the site of Christ’s Crucifixion. Within this context, the imagery becomes a symbol not simply of mortality, but of Christ’s triumph over death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional disc-and-ball terminals finish the ends of the cross, while the turned pedestal allows the crucifix to stand independently. At nearly 13 inches tall, it has enough presence to become a focal point on a mantel, console, bookshelf, or bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece displays considerable evidence of its age, including a crack and small loss to the pedestal and an incomplete crossbones motif. These details have been left untouched. Rather than diminishing the piece, we think they contribute to the unmistakable character of an object that has survived generations of use and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique French standing crucifix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced in \u003cstrong\u003eLe Puy-en-Velay, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonized wood and metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural metal figure of Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkull and crossbones motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional disc-and-ball cross terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned, stepped pedestal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind French antique find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics consistent with \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th- to early 20th-century\u003c\/strong\u003e examples; exact date unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e12.9\" H × 4.5\" W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.76\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully timeworn antique condition. The \u003cstrong\u003epedestal has a visible vertical crack and small chip\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eone element of the crossbones motif is missing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional surface wear, patina, discoloration, marks, and variations are consistent with age and previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has been left in its found condition, preserving the evidence of its previous life rather than attempting to make an antique object appear new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an authentic antique piece with visible imperfections. Please review photographs closely for current condition. The age attribution is approximate and has not been independently authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this one room to be appreciated. Its freestanding design makes it particularly beautiful on a \u003cstrong\u003emantel, library shelf, writing desk, or console\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the small details can be viewed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayer it among old books, antique religious art, brass objects, and other pieces with personal meaning—or allow the dark silhouette to stand quietly on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Runner Duck Ltd ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464173047878,"sku":null,"price":242.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3596\/1926\/files\/AntiqueFrenchStandingCrucifixwithSkull_Crossbones_13.png?v=1787952963","url":"https:\/\/runnerduckltd.com\/products\/antique-french-standing-crucifix-with-skull-crossbones-12-9","provider":"Runner Duck Ltd ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}