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THBPOLYCHROME FLYING ANGEL HOLDING FIAT LUX FLAG SIGN
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMay 16, 2024
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Continental, early 20th century. Polychrome metal figural sign depicting angel in flight holding lyre instrument and swallow tail flag inscribed "Fiat Lux" over a second line of Latin ending in "vita breva".
Approximate dimensions: flag h. 21.75", l. 28.75", w. 3.5" woman h. 23" l. 48.25" w. 8.75 overall h. 29.5" l. 48.25"
Provenance: The Collection of Jerome and Bridget Dobson, Atlanta, GA.Condition
Flag has age wear with some missing painted writing and some holes from originally being tacked to a flat surface with some bends in the metal. The spindle has age wear with a worn lower tip showing a hint of gilding and the bird is held in place with modern copper wire as the original mounting rivet has loosened, the flying lady has some repair to her sign holding arm supported by metal on the reverse with some paint loss in places.
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