A Greek Gem-Set and Enameled Silver and Carved Olivewood Cross

17th/18th Century

inset with twelve carved olivewood sections depicting the life of Christ; by repute, made in a monastery on Mount Athos.
apparently unmarked
Height 9 1/4 inches.

It is the opinion of our specialists that this work dates to the 18th Century or earlier. It is well over 100 years old.

Property from the Knox Collection of Alma College, Sold to Benefit the Annie Reid Knox Fund

The carved olivewood sections in good, stable condition overall. One colonette partially broken to one segment. Scattered instances of loss to the enameled decoration and inset gems throughout. Additional images available upon request.

Length of cross: 5 1/2 inches.
Length of handle: 4 1/4 inches.
Width of cross: 3 7/8 inches.
Thickness of cross: 1 inch.

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Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

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A Greek Gem-Set and Enameled Silver and Carved Olivewood Cross

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