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Hispano-Philippine Angel Figure

Hispano-Philippine Angel Figure
19th century, carved with shoulder length hair, his robe gathered above the knees, covered in traces of gesso and faint enamel. 28 1/2"L
Condition: lacking both arms (only a portion of the left hand remains), cracks to body and head, facial features softened by wear, lacking both feet, bukbuk damage to verso and legs, lacking wings, damage to rear hem of robe, lacking wings. Provenance: The Mr. & Mrs. Lester Andelson Collection Exhibition: The Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, February 9, 1981. Literature: Philippine Religious Imagery, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, 1963.

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