Polychrome wooden sculpture depicting an angel – Upper Veneto / Trentino, 18th century

Majestic polychrome wooden sculpture from the 18th century, depicting a full-figure angel, most likely from the Upper Veneto or Trentino area. The work, 108 cm high and 58 cm wide, is a significant example of Baroque sacred art from Northern Italy. The sculpture shows clear signs of exposure to intense heat, probably due to a fire: the surface of the plaster shows porosity and swelling, typical of thermal alterations. The right arm, from the shoulder to the elbow, has been reconstructed with a fabric structure covered in plaster, an intervention that, although not original, integrates harmoniously with the whole work. Despite these signs of the time, the sculpture retains a strong scenic presence and testifies to the popular devotion and the mastery of the artisans of the time. We ship worldwide. For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.