17th Century Italian Pair Of Angels Hand-carved Painted And Giltwood Sculptures
A pair of antique Italian Angels, two Baroque polychrome-painted and carved giltwood torchères dating back to late 17th century and coming from an private villa of Siena, a Tuscan city in Central Italy.
This rare pair of hand-carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood 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, with thebrotherhood symbol, a kind of symbol of the Golgotha drawn in white tempera. They 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 one arm missing.
In the past, this antique statues have been probably used as lamps. Period: 1600
Height: 70.5 cm – 27,76 inches
Width: 17 cm – 6,70 inches
Depth: 13 cm – 5 1/8 inch
This rare pair of hand-carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood 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, with thebrotherhood symbol, a kind of symbol of the Golgotha drawn in white tempera. They 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 one arm missing.
In the past, this antique statues have been probably used as lamps. Period: 1600
Height: 70.5 cm – 27,76 inches
Width: 17 cm – 6,70 inches
Depth: 13 cm – 5 1/8 inch
6 000 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gilted wood
Width: 17 cm
Height: 70 cm.
Depth: 13 cm.
Reference (ID): 1642963
Availability: In stock
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