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18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Head of an Angel

$1,480
£1,106.28
€1,290.88
CA$2,078.22
A$2,113.99
CHF 1,207.12
MX$25,569.87
NOK 14,075.63
SEK 14,291.30
DKK 9,650.27

About the Item

18th century Italian carved giltwood head of an angel. Hand carved with a vivid expression and just amazing hair. A peg on the reverse for attachment to a larger relief or group sculpture, or a niche. The back of the head left ungilded since it would have been hidden from view. Mounted on a simple ebonized wood base. Purchased in Florence circa 1980. Provenance: Antichità Sandro Morelli
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A crack running down the face as well as smaller dings and losses. Tip of the nose broken and missing loss of gilding. Overall surface losses. But dig that amazing hair!
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803048255572

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