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UnknownPair of Angels Baroque Sculpture “Cherubim”, polychrome and gilded wood1780
1780
$2,316.58
£1,737.86
€1,950
CA$3,207.48
A$3,485.98
CHF 1,868.16
MX$42,325.94
NOK 23,453.67
SEK 21,749.72
DKK 14,855.38
About the Item
One of a kind pair of cherub high reliefs dating from the 18th century, probably belonging to the Castilian school.
These are two rectangular high reliefs in carved, polychrome, and gilded wood. They depict two cherubs with rosy faces, brown, curled hair, and gilded wings. They appear to emerge from a swirling mass of clouds that serves as the base of the relief. They may have formed part of a larger ensemble, such as an altarpiece or some other element of liturgical ornamentation.
It shows slight signs of use due to its age and age, which do not affect the overall appearance of the pieces.
On the biblical figure of the cherubim and their sculptural representations
In the Judeo-Christian tradition, cherubim originated as beings with a theophanic and protective function; that is, they were guardians of Eden, custodians of the Ark, and companions of the divine presence. In medieval iconography, influenced by the Byzantine theologian and mystic Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, they are identified with the second angelic choir, associated with the perfect knowledge of God. Therefore, in sculpture they can be represented as complex winged figures or as winged children's heads, incorporated into capitals, portals, or liturgical reliefs.
Exceptional pieces for a discerning collector.
From the Renaissance onward, their image became more humanized and merged with the classical putto, establishing the model of the winged child's face so common in Baroque altarpieces and programs. In this context, its function becomes primarily decorative and devotional, acting as a symbol of glory, purity, and the proximity of the sacred, as well as a visual transition between the earthly scene and the divine realm.
Technical Data
Material: Carved and polychrome wood
School: Castilian School
Period: 18th Century
Country of origin: Spain
Minor imperfections that do not detract from the overall appearance
Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 16 cm.
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