拍品專文
The inscriptions on the bases of the present figures suggest an association with the Nativity of Christ. They may once have been flanking elements of a larger altarpiece ensemble.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT POLYCHROME CARVED WOODEN KNEELING ANGELS
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A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT POLYCHROME CARVED WOODEN KNEELING ANGELS
ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
Each on an octagonal wooden plinth inscribed respectively 'PVERNATUS.EST.NOBIS' and 'EXULTATE.E.GAUDETE'.
The polychromy distressed and areas refreshed; some worming; one knee of each figure with a protruding dowel, intended to support a torchere or banner, now lacking; damages and losses.
28½ and 28in. (72.4 and 71.1cm.) high
ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
Each on an octagonal wooden plinth inscribed respectively 'PVERNATUS.EST.NOBIS' and 'EXULTATE.E.GAUDETE'.
The polychromy distressed and areas refreshed; some worming; one knee of each figure with a protruding dowel, intended to support a torchere or banner, now lacking; damages and losses.
28½ and 28in. (72.4 and 71.1cm.) high