19th CENTURY CAST IRON GARDEN CROSS WITH VIRGIN MARY - FRENCH

An antique, Victorian-era, cast-iron, French grave marker/garden ornament in the form of a cross, with a depiction of the Virgin Mary at its center, hands folded in prayer and encircled by a wreath of twelve roses. Other Christian/Marian flourishes include six-point stars, grapes, wheat, and a fleur-de-lis. It measures 46 ½" tall, including its spikes, and 24" wide and is in excellent condition with a very nice patina. DETAILS Designer – UNKNOWN Design Period/Year – LATE 1800s Maker – UNKNOWN Production Period/Year – LATE 1800s Origin – FRANCE Styles/Movements – FRENCH; RELIGIOUS; RUSTIC EUROPEAN Materials – CAST IRON Colors – BROWN Condition – Excellent vintage condition with a lovely patina from age and previous use. Dimensions – 24" W × 1 ½" D × 46 ½" H