Five Austrian plaster models of Jesus on an ebonised boxwood crucifix by the Schroth manufactory under the direction of Moriz Schroth circa 1900

Simon Weber-Unger, Gipsmodell und Fotografie im Dienste der Kunstgeschichte 1850-1900, September 2011, illustrated nos. 89-93 inc., p. 67.

All in overall good conserved condition. The largest no 92 there is a break in Christ's arm and some of his fingers are missing - two on the right hand three on the left. There is a small hole in the body of christ above his waist and in the drapery. No89 some hairline cracks in the arms. Christ needs securing to his cross, some miniscule chips and surface dirty which do not detract from the piece. No 90 some very miniscule chips, surface dirt and it would appear that the fingers on both hands have had some minor restorations. No 91 minor surface dirt. tip of two fingers on the right had missing. No 93 surface dirt. Both legs appear to have restorations.
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These models are based upon 16th and 17th century originals.

They are described in the aforementioned book as follows:

89/No. 86: Crucifix, aeruginous plaster, mounted on a tainted wood cross, inscribed “Crucifix nach Pilz Imitation- Catalog No. 86” (Crucifix after Pilz imitation- Catalogue No. 86), 47,5x35 cm

90/No. 87: Crucifix, aeruginous plaster, mounted on a tainted wood cross, inscribed “Christus am Kreuze XVII Jh.  (Barocke) Imit. Catal. No.87” (Christ on the cross XVII Cent. (Baroque) imitation catalogue No. 87) 47x24,5 cm

91/No.990: Crucifix, aeruginous plaster, mounted on a tainted wood cross, inscribed “Schroth Wien Catal. 990 XVI Jh. Orig. aus Buchsbaum” (Schroth Vienna catalogue number 990 XVI Century, original out of boxwood) 32,5x20,5 cm

92//: Crucifix, aeruginous plaster, mounted on a tainted wood cross, inscribed on paper label “Crucifix, Preisgekrönt . – Modell geschenkt von Prof. Düll (Crucifix. Award-winning. – Model presented by Prof. Düll) 64,5x30,5 cm