{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-french-white-plaster-crucifix-9-37","title":"Vintage 1940s French White Plaster Crucifix | 9.37\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eQuietly beautiful and wonderfully timeworn, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage French plaster crucifix\u003c\/strong\u003e dates to approximately the 1940s and carries the softened character that only decades of age can create.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolded entirely in plaster or chalkware, the crucifix features a sculptural figure of Christ rendered in the same warm ivory-white palette as the cross itself. The monochromatic treatment gives the traditional religious form an almost architectural quality, allowing the modeling and shadows to provide the detail rather than contrasting materials or color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely and you'll find beautifully rendered details throughout, from the crown of thorns and draped cloth to the raised \u003cstrong\u003eINRI banner\u003c\/strong\u003e above. What was likely once a brighter white has naturally mellowed into warm ivory, with areas of discoloration, patina, surface variation, and wear that give the piece its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally sourced in \u003cstrong\u003eLe Puy-en-Velay, France\u003c\/strong\u003e, the crucifix is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e“FRANCE”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the underside and retains its metal hanging loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just over nine inches tall, it is particularly lovely tucked into a collected gallery wall, displayed alongside antique religious art, or hung alone in a quiet corner of the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage French wall crucifix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca \u003cstrong\u003e1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced in \u003cstrong\u003eLe Puy-en-Velay, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded plaster \/ chalkware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm aged ivory-white finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural figure of Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised \u003cstrong\u003eINRI\u003c\/strong\u003e banner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped \u003cstrong\u003eFRANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal-style metal hanging loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e9.37\" H × 4.8\" W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful vintage condition with \u003cstrong\u003evisible discoloration, patina, surface variation, small marks, and wear consistent with age\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish has been left as found rather than restored, preserving the softly aged character of the plaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all of our vintage pieces, these signs of previous life are part of what makes the piece worth finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monochromatic plaster makes this crucifix particularly beautiful mixed with pieces in other materials. Hang it among \u003cstrong\u003eantique oil paintings, old engravings, gold frames, and darker religious objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its warm ivory surface provides a quiet contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts smaller scale also makes it ideal for those narrow spaces between larger artwork where something meaningful and unexpected can make the entire collection feel more personal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Runner Duck Ltd ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464167936070,"sku":null,"price":211.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3596\/1926\/files\/Vintage1940sFrenchWhitePlasterCrucifix_9.37.png?v=1787952265","url":"https:\/\/runnerduckltd.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-french-white-plaster-crucifix-9-37","provider":"Runner Duck Ltd ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}