19th Century Spanish Colonial Polychromed wood Carved Figure of St. Michael, the archangel is depicted in armor with a red mantle and helmet, standing on a cloud bank. H:38" Base 10" X 10". St. Michael is an archangel, one of the principal angels in Jewish and Christian tradition. He is viewed as the good angel and as the field commander of the Army of God. St. Michael is one of the principal angels; his name was the war-cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against the enemy and... Click for details
An Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Style Black and Gilt Paint Decorated Wood Pedestals, a black groud with gilt highlights on a conforming stepped base, H:42 3/4" Base Diameter:14". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorni... Click for details
Decorative 19th Century PolyChrome Painted Putto on a wooden base, H:12 1/4" W:5" D:4". Polychrome is one of the terms used to describe the use of multiple colors in one entity. A very early example of polychrome decoration was found in the Parthenon atop the Acropolis of Athens. At the time the English Victorians encountered the classical ruins the paint had completely weathered off, and so the Victorian's impression was that classical beauty was expressed only through shape and composition, la... Click for details
18th Century Carved Wooden Angel with PolyChrome painted surface with outstretched hands facing upward towards heaven, H:15" W:6.5" D:4" In the Bible, angels are a medium of God's power; they exist to execute God's will. Angels reveal themselves to individuals as well as to the whole nation, to announce events, either good or bad, affecting humans. Angels foretold to Abraham the birth of Isaac, to Manoah the birth of Samson, and to Abraham the destruction of Sodom. Guardian angels were mentioned... Click for details
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Sculpture, Santos of St. Anthony and Christ Child both with orginal glass eyes, H: 31" W:11" D:9" Conservation of the paint surface and slight abrasions were conducted by FACL Laboratory in Santa Barbara, Scott Haskins clientele range from Museums Nationally. Historically, Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve... Click for details
Decorative 19th Century Polychrome Painted Cherub on a silver gilt pedestal base, H:24.5" W:9" D:7". Cherub or plural Putti, a nude, chubby child figure, often with wings, frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Derived from personifications of love, or Eros figures, in Greek and Roman art, putti came to be used to portray cherubim in Italian paintings of the 15th century, especially those of the Madonna ... Click for details
Decorative European Carved Gilt Wood Cherub, H:12" W:8", Circa 1900. In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature, a cherub is a celestial winged being with human, animal, or birdlike characteristics who functions as a throne bearer of the deity. Derived from ancient Middle Eastern mythology and iconography, these celestial beings serve important liturgical and intercessory functions in the hierarchy of angels. The term most likely derives from the Akkadian karibu, or kuribu (from the verb karab... Click for details
This Pair of Fabulous French Wood Carvings are in Excellent Overall Condition,c1800. Featuring Richly Patinated Walnut with Intricate Figural Detail Measuring 31.5"H x 14"W x 11"D, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!
Item ID: P1012068
19th Century Polychrome Cherub on Gilt Carved stand H:38" W:14" D:11" Cherub or Putto - plural Putti, a nude, chubby child figure, often with wings, frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Derived from personifications of love, or Eros figures, in Greek and Roman art, putti came to be used to portray cherubim in Italian paintings of the 15th century, especially those of the Madonna and Child. With the rev... Click for details
Detailed Carved Antique Wooden Angel Holding the Cross with a draped robe on a wooden base, H:17" W:5"on base D:4.5"on base.
In the Bible, angels are a medium of God's power; they exist to execute God's will. Angels reveal themselves to individuals as well as to the whole nation, to announce events, either good or bad, affecting humans. Angels foretold to Abraham the birth of Isaac, to Manoah the birth of Samson, and to Abraham the destruction of Sodom. Guardian angels were mentioned, but not, ... Click for details
