Valladolid, Spain, early 16th century AD. A carved hardwood head from an effigy of an angel; the soft feminine facial features framed by long centre-parted hair drawn back and secured by a fillet to the brow; the fillet ornamented with gold leaf and black painted detailing; the painted eyes enhanced with glass inserts to add ltre; mounted on a ctom-made stand, with several old labels. 1.06 kg total, 26.5cm including stand (10 1/2"). Private collection, Vosges, France. Chauvire et Courant, 10 December 2019, lot 506. Ex central London gallery. 'Y. et J. Deschamps collections no.83' label to base. [No Reserve]