May 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2014
Marlene Dietrich's own ceramic cross pendant. Scenes painted on each side of the white ceramic piece consist of a female figure outdoors with a prayer book and skull to one side and a battle scene on the other, in which an angel makes an appearance overhead and at least one of the soldiers appears to receive its visage. Dates to the 19th century. Ceramic is held within a metal frame with loop attached for hanging as a pendant or wall art. Measures 2.5'' x 2.5''. Tiny chip to the lower right corner of the cross bar on the woman and skull side, else near fine. From the estate of Marlene Dietrich.
Marlene Dietrich Personally Owned Ceramic Cross Pendant
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