{"product_id":"importante-statue-du-christ-jesus-en-bronze-creux-patine-brune-mains-ouvertes-1","title":"Large hollow bronze statue of Christ Jesus, brown patina, open hands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant hollow bronze religious statue depicting Christ, with a beautiful nuanced brown patina and open hands. A piece with a strong presence, a grand and contemplative silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollow bronze statue, of considerable weight, depicting Christ standing, dressed in a long tunic and a cloak with prominent folds. The composition is distinguished by a frontal attitude, with arms slightly open and palms turned forward, in an iconography of blessing and welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is rendered with sobriety: long hair parted in the middle, finely modeled beard, downward gaze and calm expression. The drapery presents a generous modeling, with large vertical folds that structure the silhouette and accentuate the decorative presence of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm and nuanced brown patina reveals lighter reliefs on the edges, hands, garment folds and certain salient areas. The open reverse and underside confirm a hollow cast, characteristic of decorative bronze sculptures of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis representation of Christ is part of the tradition of religious statuary intended for private devotion, for interior decoration or for enhancing a spiritual space. The open posture, the presented hands and the ample treatment of the garment are part of a classic iconography of the welcoming or blessing Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Old patina with traces of use, rubbing, small marks, scratches, surface wear and localized oxidation, particularly visible on the hands and in some hollow areas. Some chips or missing patina are visible on the face, hair, drapery and extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole retains a beautiful visual appearance and a strong decorative presence. The marks of time contribute to the character of the piece without altering the readability of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFW takes particular care in preparing prestige items. Reinforced packaging and professional shipping adapted to the nature, weight and fragility of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [Important hollow bronze religious statue, very heavy, depicting Christ \/ Jesus, beautiful patina, strong decorative presence]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54483263881543,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_2c77b230-566a-448f-b7f9-c058485c9b72.jpg?v=1785574426","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/importante-statue-du-christ-jesus-en-bronze-creux-patine-brune-mains-ouvertes-1","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}