A marvellous and rare trio of 15th century oak roof/corbel angels, English, East Anglican or possibly West Country, circa 1450-1500
REF: 5147
£ POA
Each half-length, carved in high-relief, crowned, the angelic face with almond-shaped eyes, with cloud base. One looks out from a 'moon ark' symbolising the journey of faith and divine protection/salvation; one holds a chalice, with a wonderful hexagonal base; the third holds an open religious text, (3)
For comparable crowned examples see St. Peter & St. Paul, Swaffham, Norfolk, completed 1475, with over 80 roof angels extant
- Height 36 cm / 14 "
- Width 20 cm / 8"
- Depth 6 cm / 2 "
For comparable crowned examples see St. Peter & St. Paul, Swaffham, Norfolk, completed 1475, with over 80 roof angels extant){kind=link}