Large Sculpted Walnut Putto, 18th Century – Fragmentary Sculpture

A charming 18th-century carved walnut putto, depicted in a lively pose, with one hand brought up to his chest, holding a drape that falls from his shoulder and wraps around his hips.

The face, with its full cheeks framed by curly hair, has a gentle expression and slightly parted lips. The generous proportions of the body and the movement of the drapery give this sculpture a beautiful decorative presence.

The lowered hand appears to have once held an attribute that is now missing. This sculpted piece likely originated from a decorative or religious ensemble, perhaps an altarpiece.

The walnut wood has a brown patina with warm tones, highlighting the contours of the face and the flesh.

Presented in its fragmentary state: missing sections, particularly at the extremities and in the drapery, as well as cracks and signs of wood-boring insects visible in the photographs.

Period: 18th century.
Material: carved walnut.
Height: 66 cm.

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