Neapolitan Angel with Wooden Wings 15" (38 cm.)... Lot 38

Neapolitan Angel with Wooden Wings 15" (38 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead, brown sculpted curled flowing hair, enamel eyes in downcast pose, defined throat hollow, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower limbs, bare feet with carved sandal base, detachable carved wooden wings with original painted finish, wearing original ivory satin gown with richly-embroidered gilt metallic accents and silver incense burner on chain. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, mid-1900s.