Lovely Pair of Lacquered French Wood XVIII Century Putti.
These Charming Cherubs are made out of Oak, slightly coated with gesso and gilded.
Typical of the late 17th and early 18th century in France they show the Cherubs with their chubby cheeks full of tenderness and sweetness.
The the ‘ronde bosse’ wood scultpures wood were then covered with canvas and plaster and painted over to achieve its final aspect.
The Wings were attached separately.
They are in an excellent state.
The Putto (Singular form for Putti) was originally inspired by the Greek and Roman Ancient Arts.
Symbolizing love the Putto would reappear during the Renaissance period and could be found in sculptures up to the Baroque period.
Putti were usually represented as chubby young boys and often winged.
A charming find!