Pair of small 19th century carved and gessoed wooden angels. Each with gilt wings and clothing.

Provenance: From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.

Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went.
Angel facing right; height: 6 3/4 in x width: 7 in x depth: 3 in. Angel facing left; height: 6 in x width: 6 in x depth: 2 3/4 in. Each angel has paint losses throughout and loss to the gilt decoration. There is dirt and dust collected to the recessed areas of the works. There are a few minor losses, most noticeably to the fingers. There are a few small age splits to the wood. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.