Head of an Angel (?) ca. 1250 French The enigmatic smile and lyrical treatment of the hair distinguish this angelic head as an outstanding example of mid-thirteenth-century Parisian sculpture. Several stylistic and technical aspects, such as the type of limestone, link this work with sculpture made for the cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris. The absence of weathering suggests the head was originally part of an interior setting, yet its exact origin and function remain Head of an Angel (?). French. ca. 1250. Limestone, paint. Made in Paris, France. Sculpture-Stone

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