#40

Neapolitan Angel with Deeply Carved Wooden Wings
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Description
10" (25 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head turned to the side, sculpted brown flowing hair, enamel eyes, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, original patterned costume with silver lace trim, attached wooden wings (9" span) having very deep carving of feathers, original cream/brown/blue finish. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late 1700s.