Lot 16 , A pair of 17th century style painted and giltwood angel altar sticks, H.3ft

A pair of 17th century style painted and giltwood angel altar sticks, H.3ft
Estimate £300-500

First cherub - from the back there is evidence of old worm damage which doesn't appear to be active but both wings have been affected also pretty much dotted areas around back particularly around the base, nothing visible from the front so much, there is visible hairline cracks to the surface, general wear to both hands, chin, top of the head, left side of robe, some flaking as well particularly left side of the robe, to the back of the robe and the top of the candlestick held in the left hand just below the sconce, the back of the angels wing where it joins the body it looks as if there is a piece of wood which may indicate there has been an old repair at some point by cannot be certain, both drip pans are now held in place with modern philip head screws, the other model is in similar condition, generally quite good although there are some cracks to the surface dotted around in general mainly visible bottom right side of robe, the back again has visible signs of worm which is not active again mainly back of wings, back of robe heading down towards the base, again some flaking, there are visible cracks around the base of the wings which don't appear to go all the way through but may need some attention in the future, overall condition of both is generally good in line with age and wear.


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Sold for £800