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A Large Italian Polychrome Angel 19th
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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A Large Italian Polychrome Angel 19th

19th century
Description

A stunning large Italian wooden polychrome angel.

Crisply carve detail.

In original untouched condition.

Loss to tip of one wing, small paint losses as to be expected with this age.

Early 19th century.

The wings are detachable.

97 cm tall x 40 cm wide.

Can arrange delivery to mainland uk at extra cost

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Italian Polychrome Angel Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1193177
Description
A stunning large Italian wooden polychrome angel.

Crisply carve detail.

In original untouched condition.

Loss to tip of one wing, small paint losses as to be expected with this age.

Early 19th century.

The wings are detachable.

97 cm tall x 40 cm wide.

Can arrange delivery to mainland uk at extra cost

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Italian Polychrome Angel Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193177
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A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base.
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Archive I A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base.

A Large Italian Polychrome Angel 19th

Archive II A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base. View IX
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Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base.
A Large Italian Polychrome Angel 19th
Ref: SA1193177
A 19th-century Italian carved wooden angel sculpture featuring extended feathered wings, muted green draped robes, and crossed hands over the chest on a square base.
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Polychrome religious sculptures are three-dimensional figures carved from wood or stone and finished with multiple paint colours and leaf gilding. Popularised during the medieval and Baroque eras across Continental Europe, these sacred items were designed for display in churches, altars, and private chapels.

Sculptors carved figures from softwoods such as lime or pine before applying a foundation layer of gesso. Once smoothed, natural earth pigments bound with organic glues were painted onto the surface, and gold leaf was applied to decorative elements like wings and robes.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural craquelure throughout the painted surfaces, and age-related wear to exposed edges. Later reproductions frequently show uniform mechanical distressing or modern synthetic paint finishes rather than layered gesso and gilding.

A large devotional sculpture serves as a dramatic focal point when positioned on a dark wood console table, within a wall alcove, or framed against a neutral backdrop. Pairing the classical figure with clean, modern architectural lines establishes a refined visual contrast.

Dust the surface lightly using a dry, soft artist brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive cloths that might detach vulnerable paint flaking. Keep the item in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and variable humidity to prevent structural timber movement.
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