Firewall, circa 1800, France

Silk painted and embroidered double-sided firewall, structure composed of two columns, base ends in lion’s feet.

Directoire period, circa 1800
France

 

 

Sculpture representing Saint Michel

The archangel is depicted in a dynamic pose which may indicate that the angel was in action. Originally holding a sword, his attribute. He wears a curly “crown” hairdo framing a youthful face, his head bowed in a serene expression.

Work of the first half of the XVIIIth probably from the South of France.