(American, mid 19th century)

Standing Angel, represented as a child with crossed arms, white marble, 42-1/2 in.

Note: This sculpture belonged to the preeminent collector of American Gothic furniture, Lee B. Anderson. It can be seen illustrated in these articles on his collection:

Sherrill, "Living with Antiques," The Magazine Antiques, (May 1976), p.1038; Lebow, "A Gothic Tale," House and Garden, May 1987, p.194; and Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century, p. 64. (two facsimiles provided for illustrations)

Provenance: Ex-Collection of Lee B. Anderson, sold by Neal Auction Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 16, 2012, lot 832, sold for $4,250: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee