Gilded Wooden Cherub Heads, Italy, 18th Century
An elegant pair of cherub heads carved from wood and gilded, featuring delicately sculpted faces, soft curly hair, and outstretched wings that flow with graceful movement. The sculptures were originally part of a larger decorative ensemble, likely intended for an altar, a frame, or a piece of sacred furnishings.
The gilding, still well-preserved, enhances the carving and lends luminosity to the whole, highlighting the quality of craftsmanship and the ornamental style typical of 18th-century production.
These two works represent an interesting example of decorative sculpture in a religious context, ideal both for collections of sacred art and as a highly charming decorative element.
Dimensions: 30 × 26 cm (each cherub).
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Gilted wood
Width: 30
Height: 26
Reference (ID): 1855968
Availability: In stock
