Pair of Mid-19th Century Sicilian Gilded Altar Angels on Lucite Stands

This striking pair of mid-19th century Sicilian altar angels captures the sacred beauty and craftsmanship of ecclesiastical art. Hand-carved, gessoed, and gilded in luminous 22-karat gold , these terracotta figures depict angels singing in adoration mid-flight , their expressive faces and flowing forms conveying both motion and reverence. Originally created to adorn a grand altar , they reflect the richly devotional artistry of 19th century Italian religious sculpture. Now mounted on sleek, custom Lucite stands , the figures are elevated into contemporary display pieces while preserving their historical integrity. With a height of 20 inches and a 16-inch diameter span, these gilded altar angels serve as a powerful fusion of antique spiritual symbolism and modern presentation—ideal for collectors of sacred art , interior decorators, or curators of devotional or Baroque-inspired spaces.