Sculpture Representing Saint Michel, 18th Century

Wooden sculpture of Saint Michel.
The archangel is depicted in a dynamic pose which may indicate that the angel was in action. Originally holding a sword, his attribute. He wears a curly "crown" hairdo framing a youthful face, his head bowed in a serene expression. 

 He is dressed in iron armor consisting of a bulging chest protector holding a "poacher" made of blades called "flankers". 
"Of Italian inspiration" delicately sculpted, revealing his feet. 

All the sculpture preserves its polychromy, beautiful patina 
One will notice the fineness of the sculpture and the accuracy of the proportions.
Height : 103cm 
Width : 43cm 
Depth : 28cm 

Work of the first half of the 18th century 
Probably from the South of France.