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Antique Polychrome Carved Wood Cherub Wall Sculpture, Circa Late 19th Century. This finely carved polychrome wood cherub holds a small …
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Antique Polychrome Carved Wood Cherub Wall Sculpture, Circa Late 19th Century. This finely carved polychrome wood cherub holds a small guitar/mandolin. Likely produced for use in a church, the sculpture is carved and gessoed with over-paint, gilding and inset glass eyes, only fragments of the glass eyes remain. Rendered as if in mid-flight with wings outstretched, clutching their instrument. Unsigned.
Specs: 19 3/4” H | 14” W | 8 1/2” D
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 19.75ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gesso
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Great antique condition. Overall surface patina and paint craquelure commensurate with age. Light losses to painted surface, fragments of glass … moreGreat antique condition. Overall surface patina and paint craquelure commensurate with age. Light losses to painted surface, fragments of glass eyes present, and losses to a few wood fingers on the cherub’s left hand (as detailed in images). less
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