Circle of Giovanni Giuliani (1664-1744) Austrian, Vienna, circa 1700

Overall the condition of the marbles is good. There is wear, dirt and some weathering to the surface consistent with age. There is are some darker veins and inclusions visible on the surface, including to the proper left arm of the figure looking to its left. The proper right hand and thumb of the angel looking to its right and both index fingers of the other were reattached. The wings were carved separately.
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The present marbles relate closely to a pair of smaller gilt terracotta angels from the Stiftsmuseum in Heiligenkreuz (inv. nos. 101, 102) by the Italian-born Baroque sculptor Giovanni Giuliani, who was active in Vienna in the early 18th century. The poses and drapery compare well, whilst the plump, summarily carved faces can be found throughout Giulani's smaller work. However, he executed few marbles and therefore it is possible that the present pair was carved by an associate.

RELATED LITERATURE
L. A. Ronzoni and J. Kräftner, Giovanni Giuliani (1664-1744), exh. cat. Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna, 2005, vol. 2, pp. 175-177, nos. 101-102