Reliquary Bust Of A Woman In Carved Walnut. Italy Late 16th – Early 17th

Beautiful bust of a woman whose head is slightly tilted upwards, wavy hair frames her face. A veil starts from the back and falls on the shoulders. At the top, ornamentation of a winged angel. This same cherub is found on the front of the bust and on the front of the base. Only the wings are in different positions: at the top they are curled on each side of the head. In the center they are laid out horizontally. At the bottom, they are folded on each side of the face. This bust has very beautiful draping work. In the center, under the angel, is an oval cabochon cartouche, it is framed by simple scrolls and scrolls. On the back, a plate of the same walnut was cut to create the opening. The base of the base is molded. Very good state.