Important Pair Of XVIth century Stone Angels

From the Haute Epoque, this important pair of limestone uprights depict two plump and solemn angels, nicely draped, their arms crossed on their chests and their right hands covering their hearts.

This last gesture symbolizes moral correctness and emblem of honesty. A 16th century work.
(Accidents and losses)

These are probably the uprights of a chimney.

Dimensions of each upright 101 x 16 x 57 cm