Lovely 18th Century Italian Creche Angel. 18th century Italian carved wood creche angel with glass eyes. Antique censer and custom stand. Large size – striking on display – 17 tall on his stand and. 12 long from outstretched hand to end of flowing garment. As you can see in the photo collage (above), the angel is beautifully. Posed from every angle and was no doubt. Created by a master carver. The angel is holding an antique swinging tin censer. Is just like the creche angels in the Met Museum, many of which are. In the “in flight “. Position he was originally designed to be in. One stand arm inserts into the. Hole on his back, the other arm supports him under. 18th century carved creche/nativity scenes were joined. Note the hole on the angel’s lower back. Would have been displayed. On a long wood dowel. (often painted to match or blend in to the scenery). That plugged on one end into the hole on his back and on the other. End into a hole in the scenery. Which might have been a. Stable, a tree etc. The wings are also attached with. One wing can be removed, the other is painted in place. The angel has a lovely face with a kind expression. Beautiful glass eyes, and a deeply carved open mouth. The flowing garment is blowing back as the angel flies. Giving a wonderful sense of movement. The censer carries prayers to heaven as it rises. As you can see, this lovely angel has been kissed by father time. Which in my opinion. Lends him his antique charm. After all over 300 years old. There is paint loss, scuffing on. His arm, and a broken toe. The finial on the censer is ever so. Slightly bent, which is only evident from a certain angle. Please study the many photos. Would make a lovely Christmas angel ornament or tree topper on. A larger Christmas tree- would just need to screw a tiny gold eye-hook. Into the back for hanging. Photos taken with daylight bulbs for accurate color. Monitor colors may vary. Here’s a strikingly similar 18th century angel carved by renowned. Italian sculptor Giuseppe Sammartino; this angel is displayed yearly. In the Christmas Creche display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Note the similar carving of the curly hair, chubby body. The same hand held adoringly on his chest, tender expression. Glass eyes, open carved mouth, and display mounting hole. On the back where a dowel holds the angel stable. Met Angel shown for comparison and not included in sale. I have lost count of how many times over the years I have personally received a broken item. Due to poor packing – that is heartbreaking and I don’t want any customer of mine to ever have that. These are items from my own collection. I don’t want to risk damage. I’ve taken great care to provide an accurate description and. Have provided many large clear photos. The high resolution photos are part of the description. Mailing the item back to me at my expense. By purchasing from me you agree to these terms. I only communicate through. I value my customers and always do my best to ensure you have a happy. Shopping experience; your patronage is much appreciated. Antique Christmas Tree Topper, Antique Christmas Angel Ornament, Antique Carved Wood Angel, Antique Angel Cherub Santo Santos Putti Putto F. Igure Figurine, Italian Angel Wood Carving, Carved Wood Angel, Antique Creche Angel Italy. The item “Rare 18th C Italy Antique Wood Creche Christmas Angel Cherub Ornament Glass Eyes” is in sale since Thursday, January 04, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Carved Figures”. The seller is “sussexcountyantiques” and is located in Stanhope, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Primary Material: Wood
- Style: Baroque
- Age: Pre-1800
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Origin: Italy