Pair Antique Nickel-Plated Spelter Cherub Statues on Marble Bases

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Pair Antique Nickel-Plated Spelter Cherub Statues on Marble Bases depict a young boy and girl celebrating the cherry harvest, rendered … more Pair Antique Nickel-Plated Spelter Cherub Statues on Marble Bases depict a young boy and girl celebrating the cherry harvest, rendered in classical form for a truly charming effect! The young lad is holding out a sprig of freshly picked cherries as a gift to his companion who appears to have a shy reaction. Each carries an elaborate receptacle strapped on their backs for collecting the fruit, an obvious fanciful affectation of the artist. The nickel plating has achieved a lovely patina over the decades, and the marble bases show wear but are equally charming in their antiquity. A wonderful pair that explores both the bounty of the earth and the magic of romance, this item will make a great accent to your decor, or serve equally well as bookends.
Circa 1900
Each measures 7.5H x 3 in diameter less