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17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures Pair of Angels with Cornucopia

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A pair of antique Italian angels carrying a cornucopia, two exclusive Baroque polychrome hand painted and hand carved giltwood armorial sculptures dating back to late 17th century and coming from an private villa of Siena, a Tuscan city in Central Italy. This pair of hand carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood figurative sculptures represent two standing angels figures, with long curled hairs showing a deep carving and excellent gilding, holding a cornucopia, symbol of abundance and prosperity. Both candelabra sculptures raising on stepped and squared armorial bases are also adorned with a blue and red polychrome cloth under a gilded robe. Overall good and original conditions, wear consistent with use and four centuries of age, wings and two arms are missing. Once they have been probably used as torcheres, table lamps. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2-3 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork. Measures: Height 70.5 cm, 27.76 inches Width 17 cm, 6.70 inches Depth 13 cm, 5 1/8 inch.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1670
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Probably they have been used as torcheres, table lamps Overall good and original conditions, wear consistent with use and four centuries of age, wings and two arms are missing. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A2271stDibs: LU2160327724692
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