A Rare Pair of 17th Century Carved Kneeling Angels

By European Antiques
$4,650
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Carved Softwood

A very special pair of Continental 17th century carved softwood angels kneeling on a cloud bank. One angel is modelled bowing her head in supplication, while the other is modelled with hands crossed at the chest. The wood is likely limewood, which was the favoured wood of the day for the Master carvers of that period, such as Grinling Gibbons. These would originally have gilt accents in the clouds and folds of drapery. In the Bible, angels are a medium of God's power; they exist to execute God's will. Angels reveal themselves to individuals as well as to the whole nation, to announce events, either good or bad, affecting humans. There are two small losses to fingers and a historic repair to the neck of one angel.

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  • Category
    Decorative Objects
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Dimensions
H315mm & H330mm

SKU: 25EA115
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European Antiques & Furnishings (est 2004) is a specialist dealer in 19th and 20th-century European Antiques with an accent on predominantly French, English, Belgian, Swedish and Italian furniture and decorative items.

Meredith’s four showrooms are based in her home/showroom villa at 21 Ariki Street in Grey Lynn, Auckland.

Due to my business being in a residential area, viewing is by appointment only. (This is a council regulation). Please don’t let this deter your visit, you are more than welcome to come and browse at your leisure.

In addition to the Grey Lynn showrooms, retail stores have been opened with Francis Hooper and Benny Castles of WORLD. The stores offer a selection of hand-picked European mid-century and antique decorative items as well as the most exclusive beauty and skincare brands from around the world.