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Pair of Hand-Carved Polychrome Gilt Wood Cherubs, Italy, 19th Century

$2,254.88per set

£1,681.99per set

€1,900per set

CA$3,138.46per set

A$3,367per set

CHF 1,805.99per set

MX$40,538.24per set

NOK 22,766.63per set

SEK 20,760.01per set

DKK 14,479.45per set

About the Item

This pair of cherub sculptures was hand carved in Italy during the 19th century and executed in polychrome wood with gold leaf details. The figures represent traditional cherubs, a recurring motif in European religious and decorative art, associated with innocence and spiritual symbolism. Their scale and craftsmanship suggest they were intended as decorative or devotional objects rather than architectural sculpture. Each cherub is carved from wood with careful attention to anatomy, facial expression, and movement. The surfaces retain polychrome decoration, complemented by applied gold leaf that highlights specific details and adds contrast and visual definition. The combination of carved wood, painted surfaces, and gilded accents reflects established Italian sculptural practices of the period. The pair is conceived as a matched set, allowing the figures to be displayed together for balance and visual rhythm, or placed symmetrically within an interior. Such sculptures were often used in ecclesiastical settings, chapels, or refined domestic interiors. These cherub sculptures represent 19th-century Italian craftsmanship, combining traditional iconography with hand-carved technique and decorative finishes. They offer both historical interest and decorative presence, suitable for collectors of religious art or interiors that incorporate classical sculptural elements.

Dimensions:
Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Rococo Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold Leaf,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Madrid, ES
Reference Number:
Seller: HL0301stDibs: LU2193342078072

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