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Lot 5004
Continental School Polychrome and Gilt Figure of an Archangel
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Likely Flemish, late 17th-18th century, unsigned, carved wood with traces of polychrome and gilt, glass eyes, possibly representing Archangel Gabriel or Michael standing in contrapposto upon a billowing cloud, mounted on an a baroque waisted socle.

19 1/2 x 6 x 6 in.

From the Collection of Carolyn Shaw, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Nice rich patina; scattered wood losses, lacking both arms; areas of old polychrome and gilt losses; some age cracks, appear stable; old holes to verso likely from previous wing mounts.