Carved limestone, commissioned circa 2009-2010, an angel resting with his violin and bow, wings spread, surmounts a carved limestone base with large surface appropriate for an inscription.

6 ft. 6 in.

From the Estate of the late Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, Durham, NC

The artist describes his angel's face as expressing "sorrow and pains while the feathers radiating from his head and his overall presence exude vitality and energy."

Pellettieri learned the art of stone carving through an apprenticeship program at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan. His work has been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times and the New York Post.

Pinecrest, on Forest Hills Blvd. in Durham, was originally designed in 1927 by local architect George Watts Carr Sr. for the developer of Forest Hills, James O. Cobb. Mary Duke Biddle purchased the home in 1934. Between 1935 and 1958, extensive additions and renovations were made for Mrs. Biddle under the direction of New York designer Karl Bock. In addition to the work done at the main house, Bock planned the designs for the outbuildings and the extensive landscaping.

This lot remains on the Pinecrest estate and can be viewed by appointment only.

Buyer is responsible for professional removal of this item from the property within 30 days of the auction.

Some edge chipping to pedestal; erosion and lichen from outdoor exposure.

$1,000 - 3,000