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.
Dimensions
H315mm & H330mm
Available to view at
European Antiques
21 Ariki Street
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Phone: 09 360 9858 or 027 414 0081
Appointment hours:
Mon - Fri: 10am ~ 6pm
Sat: On Request
Sun: CLOSED
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A rare pair of 17th century carved kneeling angels
$4,650.00
Code: 25EA115
H315mm & H330mm
Available to view at
European Antiques
21 Ariki Street
Grey Lynn, Auckland
Phone: 09 360 9858
Mobile: 027 414 0081
Appointment hours:
Mon – Fri: 10am ~ 6pm
Sat: On Request
Sun: CLOSED
A rare pair of 17th century carved kneeling angels
A rare pair of 17th century carved kneeling angels
