18th Century Carved / Gilded Church Column with Angel Head From France

Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century gilded and carved pine wood column from a Church in Provence, Southern France. In unrestored condition , the column would probably have held a statue of the Virgin Mary or a Catholic Saint. The column is carved with a traditional central cartouche incorporating an angel's face on a winged bird-like body, above which is a six pointed star and feathers etc. The reverse side with vertical fluted carving. Measuring 41 inches tall x 16" diameter, in original condition with wear and markings from age and usage. Made locally in the French Provençal region, circa 1760-1840.