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Flemish, probably Brussels — Candle-Bearing Angel
Flemish, probably Brussels

Candle-Bearing Angel

A gilt and painted wooden sculpture of an angel holding a candle, mounted on a velvet-covered base. This Flemish religious artwork demonstrates the craftsmanship of Brussels artisans.

Medium
gilt and painted wood, on later velvet-covered wood base
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master to Master: The Nelson Shanks Collection

January 27, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

Lot 104

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Flemish, probably Brussels, Candle-Bearing Angel

A gilt and painted wooden sculpture of an angel holding a candle, mounted on a velvet-covered base. This Flemish religious artwork demonstrates the craftsmanship of Brussels artisans.

Medium
gilt and painted wood, on later velvet-covered wood base
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Painted Wood, Sculpture, Candle-Bearer, Devotional, Brussels, Medieval, Religious Sculpture, Religious, Gilt Wood, Angel, Flemish