This French Crucifix is a very rare piece of religious history that has adorned the wall of French Monastery. This incredible work of art was part of a collection from a author and writer. The previous owner was very attached to this, and several other pieces that were purchased from antique shops during trips to France. They were extremely keen to their choice of finding the highest quality antiques available. To their credit, they saved a piece of religious history that was a significant iconic figure of the most important person that ever walked the face of the earth. This can be disputed by critics, and non believers, however nothing has ever brought so many countries together in religion, as Jesus Christ Son of God. The Crucifix has survived two world wars, and numerous attacks on the church by aggressors worldwide. It is amazing the Crucifix survives today. The artist that performed the work was well coursed at proper scale, and the features in the face are portrayed to paintings and art to exact detail. This example is represented as one of the finest I have ever seen and observed.jrj