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French 18th Century Carved Wood Angel Wings. Antique Gilt Gesso Wings.
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French 18th Century Carved Wood Angel Wings. Antique Gilt Gesso Wings.

18th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This amazing pair of antique wooden angel wings which are beautifully hand carved with a painted and gilt gesso finish date from the 18th century and originated in France.

These rare and beautiful large size wings have a stunning patina and have been fitted with later hooks to the backs and look fabulous hung on a wall.

Material: Wood.

Date: 18th Century.

Approx dimensions of each wing: Length: 84 cm (33"). Width: 20 cm (7 3/4"). Depth: 3 cm (1 1/4").

Total weight: 966 g.

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with age related wear. Some chips, cracks and general wear leaving a wonderful look. Some old woodworm which has been treated as a precaution. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the two wings are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated these Carved Wood Angel Wings to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09591275
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Fine network of cracks across the paint: natural age of gesso and pigment.
Gold leaf worn through to red clay beneath: long handling over many generations.
Hand-adzed surface on the flat reverse: shaping timber before the machine era.
Old flight holes in the unsealed wood: natural ageing of dry softwood.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227325
Dealers Internal Reference
ACAW3593
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Description
This amazing pair of antique wooden angel wings which are beautifully hand carved with a painted and gilt gesso finish date from the 18th century and originated in France.
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These rare and beautiful large size wings have a stunning patina and have been fitted with later hooks to the backs and look fabulous hung on a wall.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A pair of hand-carved wooden angel wings featuring gilded upper shoulders and detailed feathers with an aged grey patina.
fig 1. French 18th Century Carved Wood Angel Wings. Antique Gilt Gesso Wings.

Material: Wood.

Date: 18th Century.

Approx dimensions of each wing: Length: 84 cm (33"). Width: 20 cm (7 3/4"). Depth: 3 cm (1 1/4").

Total weight: 966 g.

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with age related wear. Some chips, cracks and general wear leaving a wonderful look. Some old woodworm which has been treated as a precaution. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the two wings are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated these Carved Wood Angel Wings to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09591275
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Fine network of cracks across the paint: natural age of gesso and pigment.
Gold leaf worn through to red clay beneath: long handling over many generations.
Hand-adzed surface on the flat reverse: shaping timber before the machine era.
Old flight holes in the unsealed wood: natural ageing of dry softwood.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227325
Dealers Internal Ref
ACAW3593
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French 18th Century Carved Wood Angel Wings. Antique Gilt Gesso Wings.

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A pair of hand-carved wooden angel wings featuring gilded upper shoulders and detailed feathers with an aged grey patina.
French 18th Century Carved Wood Angel Wings. Antique Gilt Gesso Wings.
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A pair of hand-carved wooden angel wings featuring gilded upper shoulders and detailed feathers with an aged grey patina.
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  • ObjectWall Sculptures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench 18th Century
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold, Grey
  • MotifsFeather carving, Gilded shoulders, Layered plumage
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

These French 18th-century wall sculptures take the form of a pair of antique hand-carved wooden angel wings finished in painted and gilt gesso. The construction combines natural wood with gold leaf and grey pigments, displaying feathered carving, gilded shoulders, and layered plumage. The aged surface shows chips, cracks, and treated old woodworm, alongside later hooks fitted to the backs. Each individual wing measures 84 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a French chateau interior scheme, the pair hangs on a wall above a sideboard to bring historic character to a dining room, living space, or hallway. The decorative items demonstrate classic European religious craftsmanship from the 18th century, offering a distinctive textural display. The combination of muted grey tones and bright gold leaf creates a striking visual contrast across the carved feathers, while the weathered patina records centuries of handling and age.

FAQs

Carved wooden angel wings were typically produced in 17th and 18th century Europe as structural or decorative components for ecclesiastical architecture, retables, and religious statuary. Craftsmen used native hardwoods and applied gilding techniques to reflect candlelight within church interiors.

These sculptures were carved from solid wood, such as lime, pine, or oak, then coated with a fine chalk and glue gesso preparation. Water gilding using genuine gold leaf was frequently applied over a clay bole base to accentuate upper surfaces and carved feather details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, slight asymmetry, and a layered gesso ground beneath the gilding. Ageing manifests as natural craquelure, rubbing to the red or yellow clay bole beneath the leaf, and oxidation of underlying timber rather than uniform artificial distressing.

Carved wings are frequently displayed as sculptural focal points on neutral walls, positioned above sideboards, or mounted in high-ceilinged entryways. Their texture and aged gilding create contrast against minimal modern plaster or dark contemporary paint schemes.

Gilt wood should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to clean recessed carved details without lifting loose gold leaf. Water, liquid cleaners, and high humidity must be avoided, as moisture dissolves traditional animal-glue gesso bases.
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