Late 19th century, the larger a Black Forest carving, with gesso and polychrome Christ, the cross featuring an ornate pierced foliate surround fitted within a rockwork form base (24 1/2 in.); the second carved wood, with gesso and gilt, the cross with scrolled terminals and sunburst center (20 1/2 in.). Both unsigned.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Some scattered chipping to wood; rubbing and losses to gilt; gilt Christ with losses to fingers; polychrome Christ with cracks and associated repair to ankles, knees, and right arm.