07-10-201007-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2513Boston
July 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Italian Carved Carrara Marble Figure of an Avenging Angel and Associated Pedestal

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$5,925$5,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Italian Carved Carrara Marble Figure of an Avenging Angel and Associated Pedestal, late 19th/early 20th century, standing figure in Medieval dress and holding a broad sword; the alabaster pedestal with fluted decoration, ht. of figure 37, ht. of pedestal 24 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Overall very good condition except for the front foot which has multiple cracks, breaks and repairs/fill-ins (most now yellowed); front left corner with fill-in chips and chips along back edge of base; surface not overly sugared but not highly polished either; minor soiling.