Large praying angel in polychrome painted plaster, circa 1900

A large-scale sacred sculpture of a praying angel in polychrome painted plaster, crafted circa 1900. The figure in the round is depicted in traditional ecclesiastical iconography, standing in a long, deeply draped blue-grey robe with wide sleeves. The hands are folded in prayer across the chest, while the gaze is devoutly directed upwards. The face features expressive features with finely rendered eyes and lips, framed by wavy brown hair adorned with a small golden cross on the forehead. The large wings, inserted at the rear, are finished in a light grey-brown tone and show a detailed execution of the plumage. The figure stands on a circular, stepped base finished in dark green.

H. 87 cm.