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Bronze Putti Playing Piggyback After Leonhard Kern (1588-1662)
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Bronze Putti Playing Piggyback After Leonhard Kern (1588-1662)

19th century
Sold 23 June 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A delightful bronze depicting putti playing piggyback after Leonhard Kern (German, 1588-1662). A cast of the same model dating c.1640 is in the Walters Art Musuem, Maryland.

The crisply cast bronze is of wonderful form form and verve, mounted atop a black marble base. There are some very small nibbles to the bottom of the base but generally the whole is in a very good condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Height: 17.25cm

Width: 6.5cm

Depth: 6.5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Putti Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204734
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7893
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Description
A delightful bronze depicting putti playing piggyback after Leonhard Kern (German, 1588-1662). A cast of the same model dating c.1640 is in the Walters Art Musuem, Maryland.

The crisply cast bronze is of wonderful form form and verve, mounted atop a black marble base.

“
There are some very small nibbles to the bottom of the base but generally the whole is in a very good condition throughout.
Harrington Antiques

Dimensions:-

Height: 17.25cm

Width: 6.5cm

Depth: 6.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Putti Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Height
17.2cm (6.77")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204734
Dealers Internal Ref
7893
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A small dark bronze sculpture of two putti playing piggyback, mounted on a square stone plinth. SOLD23 JUN 26

Bronze Putti Playing Piggyback After Leonhard Kern (1588-1662)

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A small dark bronze sculpture of two putti playing piggyback, mounted on a square stone plinth.
Bronze Putti Playing Piggyback After Leonhard Kern (1588-1662)
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A small dark bronze sculpture of two putti playing piggyback, mounted on a square stone plinth.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative group, Putti, Stepped plinth
  • SizeH 17.2 cm (7 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

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Putti are depictions of chubby, winged male infants, frequently found in classical art and revived extensively during the Renaissance and subsequent periods, often symbolising secular love or divine spirits.

These sculptures are typically produced using the lost-wax casting method, wherein a molten bronze alloy of copper and tin is poured into a mould, followed by manual chasing and the application of a chemical patina.

Authenticity is assessed through the weight of the metal, the depth and colour of the natural patination, evidence of historical tool marks from finishing, and the construction methods of any integrated bases.

A bronze sculpture adds textural contrast and historical depth when placed on architectural surfaces like a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, balancing minimalist or modern decor schemes.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the metal surface from moisture and oxidation, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners entirely.
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