(16th century) Exquisitely carved quatrefoil-shaped pediment with deep carved "S" scrolls and three angels supporting alternating scrolls and shells, carved Solnhofen stone on gilt slate base, 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 in., some chips and losses including loss of two arms, some portions of wings, shell decoration and slate base. Notes: Italian gilt bronze. Provenance: Ernest Joresco, Chicago, purchased March 24,1975; The Collection of Ruth and Sherman Lee some chips and losses including loss of two arms, some portions of wings, shell decoration and slate base