Head Of A Cherub In Carved And Polychrome Wood, Italy - 20th Century

Carved and Polychrome Wooden Cherub Heads – Italy, 20th Century. Carved with great sensitivity, these two cherub heads testify to the persistence of Baroque traditions in 20th-century sacred art. The finely worked wood reveals angelic faces with gentle, serene features, framed by dynamic curls. The outstretched wings, enhanced with original polychromy in gold and carmine tones, lend the whole a luminous and spiritual aura. The deliberately crackled patina and gilded highlights reflect a quest for authenticity and an antique effect, typical of the workshops that, in the 20th century, perpetuated the Baroque aesthetic for religious decoration and refined interiors. This work, both decorative and devotional, retains all its expressive power and follows in the tradition of great Italian models. It illustrates the meeting of tradition and modernity, and will find its place equally well in a collection of sacred art or in an interior seeking timeless elegance. Dimensions: 37 cm length, 21 cm height, 12 cm depth. Weight: 1 kg.