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18th Century, Heralding Angel Sculpture

circa 1730

About the Item

An iconic, hand carved, gessoed, painted, and parcel-gilt, Italian polychrome sculpture of tousle curled angel in windswept drapery. Beautiful expression and patina. Now mounted on a custom, Lucite base.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1730
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
    1730-1739
  • Condition:
    Missing hand, fingers and feet. Loss to wood.. Chips, nicks, cracks and paint loss as to be expected with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212564552

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