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Antique Carving

19th century
Description

18th – early 19th Century carved wooden twins, wall mounted.

Width: 18 inches (46 cm)

Height: 22 inches (56 cm)

Depth: 6 inches (15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Carved Polychrome Putti Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1217245
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Description
18th – early 19th Century carved wooden twins, wall mounted.

Width: 18 inches (46 cm)

Height: 22 inches (56 cm)

Depth: 6 inches (15 cm)

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Carved Polychrome Putti Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1217245
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Nikki Page Antiques
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A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads.
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Archive I A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads.

Antique Carving

Archive II A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads. View II
Archive III A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads. View III
Archive IV A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads. View IV
Archive V A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads. View V
Archive VI A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads. View VI
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Nikki Page Antiques
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A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads.
Antique carving
Ref: SA1217245
A carved wood polychrome and gilded relief sculpture featuring two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads.
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  • ObjectDecorative Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Gesso, Polychrome, Gold Leaf
  • ColourTerracotta and Gold
  • MotifsSeated putti, Flower basket crown, Fleur-de-lis motif, Gilded drapery
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century decorative carving in the Baroque style depicts two seated putti supporting an elaborate basket of flowers on their heads. The sculpture uses carved wood finished with terracotta polychrome paint, white gesso patches, and gold leaf on the basket and drapery. The visible details include flaked paint showing white underlayers, dark painted hair, and one putto holding a small gilded fleur-de-lis motif in an outstretched hand. Measuring 56 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, the wall-mounted object suits placement above a sideboard in a living room or dining room. Interior settings benefit from mounting this carved architectural piece on a central wall to highlight the sculptural depth and historical character. The terracotta and gold colour scheme pairs well with neutral or dark timber backgrounds, while the flat wooden base allows secure installation. Everyday maintenance requires only careful dusting around the carved flower basket and the figures of the putti.

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A polychrome putti carving is a decorative wooden sculpture depicting cherubic figures, finished with multiple layers of paint and gilding over a gesso preparation. Popular during the Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods, these carvings were frequently created as architectural elements or altar components for religious and private settings.

Artisans carved these sculptures from native timber before applying a gesso base composed of chalk and animal glue. Paint pigments mixed with organic binders were subsequently painted over the prepared ground, often accompanied by leaf gilding applied using water-gilding or oil-gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related wear, such as fine crazing or flaking of the gesso layer, oxidisation of gilding, and visible hand-carving tool marks on the reverse. Additionally, original paint layers display complex stratification and softening of carved details rather than uniform modern paint coats.

Mount the carving as a focal wall relief above a console table or place it within a shallow alcove to highlight its sculptural form. Pairing the distressed polychrome finish with neutral walls, minimalist furniture, or contemporary lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the carving in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources, draughts, and humidity fluctuations to prevent wood movement and paint flaking. Dust gently using an extremely soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical detergents, or commercial furniture polish which can dissolve historical gesso and paint layers.
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