Vintage Mid-Century MCM Brass Crucifix Christus Triumphans Wall Cross Modern

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View Vintage Mid-Century MCM Brass Crucifix Christus Triumphans Wall Cross Modern with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It’s theChristus Triumphans orChrist in Glory form — arms raised, standing upright, victorious rather than crucified. Mid-20th Century Brass Wall Crucifix — “Christ in Majesty” Style. This isnot a crucifix in the suffering sense (no nails, no crown of thorns, no slumped body). Mid-20th Century Brass Wall Crucifix — “Christ in Majesty” Style This is not a crucifix in the suffering sense (no nails, no crown of thorns, no slumped body). It’s the Christus Triumphans or Christ in Glory form — arms raised, standing upright, victorious rather than crucified. That distinction matters both stylistically and historically. Key Identifying Features  1. Figure Style Arms raised outward in blessing Robed figure, not nailed Calm, serene facial expression Feet together, not crossed or nailed Stylized folds with Art Deco / early Modernist influence This design became especially popular: Late 1940s–1960s Catholic church interiors Modernist liturgical art movement post-WWII 2. Construction Cast brass figure Flat brass bar cross (not wood) Cross arms and spine appear machine-cut, not hand forged Figure is screwed to the cross from the back Hanging ring integrated at the top Back shows cast texture with visible fastening points This is consistent with: ✔ Mid-century European or American religious metalwork ✔ Church or chapel wall crucifix ✔ Not mass-market modern décor 3. Size You measured: ≈ 9.75" tall × 5" wide That puts it in the medium devotional wall size , perfect for: Home altar Chapel wall Hospital or clergy use Religious institution decor Likely Date Circa 1950–1970 Here’s why: Modernist simplification of form Absence of baroque detailing Machined brass cross Post-Vatican II aesthetics emerging (even pre-Vatican II versions look similar) Earlier crucifixes (pre-1930) tend to be: Heavier More ornate Often bronze or spelter More dramatic suffering imagery Later (1980s+) ones look cheaper and thinner. Yours sits squarely in the mid-century sweet spot . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Crucifixes & Crosses.

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Christianity

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Brass