{"product_id":"handcarved-westminster-hall-angel-sculpture-52cm","title":"Hand-Carved Westminster Hall Angel Sculpture (52cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, this item is made to order, with an approximate lead time of four weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand from the finest English Oak by Devon-based woodcarver William Barsley, this exquisite sculpture is a unique scale replica of one of the 26 angels that decorate the medieval hammerbeam roof of Westminster Hall – the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 600 years old, the original angels of Westminster Hall\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave borne witness to some of the most defining moments in British history, including the trials of Charles I and Guy Fawkes, as well as the lying in state of Winston Churchill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo accurately reproduce the angel in wood, the artist has used the same tools and materials as the medieval woodcarvers would have done\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring construction in the late 14th-century, and is able to draw upon his own experience restoring the original angels during the Westminster Hall restoration project that began in 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by William in his studio in Devon, each hand-carved angel tells\u003cspan\u003e not only the fascinating history of Westminster Hall, but of the artist's own place within that six-hundred-year history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe angels are made to order in three sizes. \u003c\/span\u003eThe medium sized angel enables the sculptor to capture a much higher level of detail in the iconic features such as the lions, fleur-de-lis and face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes information booklet and certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be free-standing or wall-mounted*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. dimensions: 52 x 22 x 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note, these sculptures are made with a natural material (English oak) and are therefore subject to natural variations in the grain and detail of the wood. In some instances there may also be small knots and splits visible in the finish, adding unique character to the sculpture without compromising the structure or design in any way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Fixings and guidance on mounting the angel to a wall will be provided. However, the artist advises that you seek professional help to fix the angel to a wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #777285; padding: 1px 25px 25px 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMeet the Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Barsley is a traditional woodcarver specialising in high quality bespoke carving and restoration work throughout the UK and abroad. Classically trained in Historic Woodcarving and Gilding (having studied at the City and Guilds London School of Art), William is passionate about his craft and in ensuring this ancient skill continues to be practised and celebrated. Between 2018 and 2019, William worked on a restoration project to conserve the medieval hammerbeam roof of Westminster Hall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/ad8eddfd6bb4\/william-barsley-mtm\" title=\"Link to Meet the Maker Landing Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind out more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstituency:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Devon (Caroline Voaden MP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made to order. Once ready, your order will be delivered within 3-5 working days to UK addresses. Delivery is also available to Europe, China and the USA. For other international destinations, please contact us at shop@parliament.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is not included in our standard returns policy. Before ordering, please read\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to Westminster Hall angels returns policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shop.parliament.uk\/pages\/terms-conditions#WH-angels-returns-policy\"\u003especific terms for the return of Westminster Hall Angels here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"William Barsley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47542952919335,"sku":"32276","price":3550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1987\/4891\/files\/32276-WH-Angel-Medium-1_2048px.jpg?v=1776675981","url":"https:\/\/uk-parliament-devci.myshopify.com\/products\/handcarved-westminster-hall-angel-sculpture-52cm","provider":"Houses of Parliament shop - DEVCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}