Antique 18thC French Brass Standing Altar Table Crucifix Memento Mori Skull 8" For Sale

• Type:Standing Altar / Table Crucifix (Croix de Table)
• Material:Solid Cast Brass (Laiton)
• Height:Approx. 8 inches (20 cm)
• Age:18th Century (Louis XV / Louis XVI Era)
• Origin:France (Regional Folk Art /Art Populaire)

Description:
Up for sale is a scarce and highly collectible authentic 18th-century French regional folk art standing table crucifix, measuring approximately 8 inches tall. This specific size was engineered as a private domestic devotional object for a home altar (oratoire) or bedside prayer niche during the 1700s.The crucifix highlights unmistakable 18th-century French styling, featuring a delicate trefoil (trèfle) silhouette at the tips of the crossbars. The crucifix column transitions smoothly into a classic tiered triangular tripod base resting on three short, flared feet—a hallmark of French provincial metal casting. Directly below the corpus of Christ is a finely cast skull and crossbones symbol (Memento Mori), representing the skull of Adam at Golgotha and symbolizing the triumph over death.Condition:
The piece is in exceptional antique condition, showcasing an untouched, authentic deep honey-gold patina. Deep recesses across the corpus and the tripod base feature genuine centuries-old tarnish and light verdigris. The edges show original hand-filed tool lines left by the French artisan during the post-mold refinement process. The cross stands perfectly straight, remains completely sturdy, and has absolutely no modern repairs or lead solder patches. Please review all photographs carefully to appreciate this rare piece of French religious history.