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18th Century Engraving of Weeping Angels
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18th Century Engraving of Weeping Angels

18th century
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A fine late 18th century engraving of weeping angels.

The work depicts a central weeping angel seated upon clouds holding a quill above a large open ledger; likely 'The Recording Angel' said to write human deeds in the Book of Life. The angel above has hands clasped in prayer, and to the side, the two further angels are looking on in sorrow with small floating cherub heads emerging from the clouds to the opposite side.

The work has some age tone but presents very well overall. Housed in a later 19th century glazed giltwood frame.

Dimensions (framed):-

Diameter: 39.5cm

Depth: 3cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this 18th Century Angel Engraving to the 18th Century.

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SA1230591
Dealers Internal Reference
8043
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A fine late 18th century engraving of weeping angels.
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The work depicts a central weeping angel seated upon clouds holding a quill above a large open ledger; likely 'The Recording Angel' said to write human deeds in the Book of Life.
Harrington Antiques

The angel above has hands clasped in prayer, and to the side, the two further angels are looking on in sorrow with small floating cherub heads emerging from the clouds to the opposite side.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century circular monochrome engraving depicting winged angels among clouds, set within a carved circular giltwood frame.
fig 1. 18th Century Engraving of Weeping Angels

The work has some age tone but presents very well overall. Housed in a later 19th century glazed giltwood frame.

Dimensions (framed):-

Diameter: 39.5cm

Depth: 3cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 18th Century Angel Engraving to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230591
Dealers Internal Ref
8043
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I An eighteenth-century circular monochrome engraving depicting winged angels among clouds, set within a carved circular giltwood frame.

18th Century Engraving of Weeping Angels

Archive II An eighteenth-century circular monochrome engraving depicting winged angels among clouds, set within a carved circular giltwood frame. View II
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An eighteenth-century circular monochrome engraving depicting winged angels among clouds, set within a carved circular giltwood frame.
18th Century Engraving Of Weeping Angels
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An eighteenth-century circular monochrome engraving depicting winged angels among clouds, set within a carved circular giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold, Grey
  • MotifsTondo form, Gilt beaded frame, Angelic iconography, Feathered wings
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This eighteenth-century wall art piece comprises a monochrome engraving set within a circular tondo form. The monochrome scene depicts winged angels among clouds, with a central figure holding a quill above a large open ledger alongside other weeping angels, prayerful figures, and floating cherub heads. The paper and ink artwork sits under glass within a later nineteenth-century giltwood frame decorated with a carved beaded inner moulding and a heavily textured, fluted outer profile in gold and dark wood tones. The piece measures 39.5 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this neoclassical piece hangs easily on a living room wall or above a sideboard as a striking focal point. The grand Regency design vibe suits traditional hallways, studies, or drawing rooms where historical wall art complements existing decor. The circular gilded presentation brings a classic aesthetic to interior spaces, pairing well with period furnishings and neutral or dark painted walls.

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Eighteenth-century religious engravings frequently feature biblical compositions and angelic imagery executed with detailed stipple or line techniques. Popularised during the Neoclassical period, these prints relied on delicate shading and classical drapery motifs.

Prints from this era were impressed on handmade cotton or linen rag paper using oil-based inks from engraved copper plates. Framing typically comprised hand-carved wood finished with water gilding over red bole.

Authentic period prints exhibit visible plate marks where the copper plate pressed into the paper, alongside natural chain lines inherent to handmade paper. Tonal variation, light foxing, and crisp incised line work also distinguish original impressions from later lithographic or digital copies.

A circular tondo print functions well suspended above a sideboard or integrated into a curated gallery wall. The warm tones of gilded moulding provide contrast when positioned against contemporary neutral or dark paint schemes.

Display framed paper works away from direct sunlight, damp environments, and intense heat sources to prevent fading and paper degradation. Clean the gilded frame using a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners that dissolve gold leaf.
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