Ceramic Wall pockets, Vintage Beswick and Sylvac, Gold, Silver, Watches, Vintage Clothing
Ceramic Wall pockets, Vintage Beswick and Sylvac, Gold, Silver, Watches, Vintage Clothing
Lot 11: Two Carved Wood Cherub Figures
2026-10-07T09:00:00Z
Lot 11:
Two Carved Wood Cherub Figures
Description
A lot comprising two hand-carved wood figures of cherubic subjects. The first is a full-length putto depicted in a dynamic, seated or flying pose with arms outstretched. It is carved from a dark-toned wood with a stained finish that clearly shows faceted chisel marks across the torso, limbs, and draped loincloth. The reverse features a small, twisted metal hanging loop embedded into the wood between the shoulder blades.
The second figure is a cherub head with attached wings, also known as a cherubim. This piece is finished in polychrome paint over a gesso or plaster ground. The face is painted in cream tones with red lips and black pupils, framed by carved, brown-painted hair. The wings are painted in a vibrant blue with incised feather detailing highlighted in gold gilding. The reverse shows the natural wood grain and a small nail to which a string loop is attached for wall mounting. Neither figure bears any maker marks, signatures, or labels.
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