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Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Figures of Cherubs/Putti

$9,500per set

£7,248.27per set

€8,251.58per set

CA$13,352.35per set

A$14,677.49per set

CHF 7,705.61per set

MX$174,525.92per set

NOK 98,957.58per set

SEK 90,139.66per set

DKK 61,652.53per set

About the Item

Meticulously carved from beechwood, this cherub pair recalls the iconic Renaissance style of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Better recognized by their Italian name, putti—the singular putto refers to the Latin putus, meaning “boy” or “child”—these types of figures often recur in religious artwork as symbols of God’s omnipresence. Typically depicted as chubby male children and occasionally with wings, the putti motif initially disappeared from art during the Middle Ages. Historians generally attribute its later revival to Donatello, an Italian devoted to classical sculpture who lived in Florence in the 1420s. Under Donatello’s influence, putti became especially known as “musician angels,” and were often painted or carved with instruments. These 19th Century sculptures each hold a tambourine aloft their curled heads elegantly poised as if caught in a musical performance. A close eye will additionally appreciate the gentle curvature of the bodies, almost infantile in their apparent softness, including the dimples that delicately detail the knees and knuckles. Below the putti’s feet, the carving impressively transitions to a matching set of ornate pedestals. Here the artist achieves a notable functional elegance: the detailed scrollwork that so strikingly lifts the putti also forms a sturdily pronged base, conducive to secure placement on any level surface. At just over four feet in height, this Italian Renaissance pair could handsomely frame an entryway. Each H= 52 in. W= 19 in. D= 19 in., 45 lbs.

Dimensions:
Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Renaissance (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Beech,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Repaired: Cherub 1: Wood separation near the feet. The scroll leg on the base has been reglued. Cherub 2: The crack in the middle of the tambourine has been reglued. Two jingles are missing. The torso has filled wood holes. The base has separation. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The cherubs are held in place with a wooden center peg, however, they lift off the bases and are not fastened. Although intact, they will require white glove shipping due to their fragile nature from age. Each H= 52 in. W= 19 in. D= 19 in., 45 lbs.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7185234021012

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