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17th Century French Baroque Iron Winged Angel Fragment

About the Item

A very sweet depiction of a winged angel in prayer, late 16th or early 17th century ,likely from a French Baroque shrine. Cast iron with wonderful chased details, such as the drapery, hair and feathers on the wings. A lovely example of early ironwork, the angel shown delicately balanced on an arabesque, with floral motifs behind. This small item has a lot of presence, you can feel the devotion both in the crafting of it and in it's expression. Custom mounted on a steel base. Provenance: Frances Pratt, Writer, Artist, Collector. New York City.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1620
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Rust from exposure to moisture, it has a wonderful patina of age.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803038354852
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