Carved, Painted, and Gilded Wood Angel

Description:

Carved, Painted, and Gilded Wood Angel, Continental, 19th century, the figure wearing a blue tunic and kneeling in adoration, with face cast heavenward, ht. 18 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Scattered shrinkage cracks to wood. Position of one wing moved, with patch to original hole. Repairs to wings. Scattered loss to gilt, paint, and gesso.