Pair Of Giltwood Angels, Northern Italy (likely Venetian Area), Late 16th – Early 17th Century

A striking pair of giltwood sculptures depicting flying angels, carved in the round and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The figures, full of expression and movement, are shown with one arm raised, likely to support an element now lost—possibly a crown or symbolic attribute, as often seen in Marian altarpieces.
Dimensions:
Angel 1: height 103 cm (hand to foot), width approx. 36 cm, depth 23 cm
Angel 2: height 98 cm, width approx. 34 cm, depth 21 cm

The sculptures show clear signs of age and past interventions: losses (one wing replaced), visible restorations (some fingers remade), and later applications of gold paint (porporina), especially on hands and feet.
The color of the bole (light orange with yellow hues) suggests a Venetian origin. The quality of the gilding and the elegance of the forms point to a high level of craftsmanship. The angels may be restored or appreciated in their current condition, depending on the collector’s taste.
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