Candle-bearing angel (one of a pair)

Workshop of Giuseppe Mazzuoli Italian

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Related to the two marble angels flanking the tabernacle on the high altar of S. Agostino, Siena. Frà Carlo di Camillo Chigi contracted Francesco, Giovan Antonio and Agostino Mazzuoli to execute a marble ciborium with two angels for the high altar of S. Agostino. Although Giuseppe Mazzuoli is not specifically named in the document recording the commission, the strong influence of Bernini in the marble angels' compostion and style reflects Giuseppe's training in Rome. 1991.37a, b are ricordi, executed by Giuseppe's workshop either to present to the patron Frà Carlo or to retain for the workshop's own records.

Candle-bearing angel (one of a pair), Workshop of Giuseppe Mazzuoli (Italian, Siena 1644–1725 Siena), Terracotta with later remains of paint, Italian, Siena

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1991.37a

Candle-bearing angel (one of a pair), Workshop of Giuseppe Mazzuoli (Italian, Siena 1644–1725 Siena), Terracotta with later remains of paint, Italian, Siena
Candle-bearing angel (one of a pair), Workshop of Giuseppe Mazzuoli (Italian, Siena 1644–1725 Siena), Terracotta with later remains of paint, Italian, Siena

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