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Carved Wood Polychrome Cherub Head. 18th Century French Putti Statue.
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Carved Wood Polychrome Cherub Head. 18th Century French Putti Statue.

18th century
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Description

This fabulous hand carved head of a cherub is made of polychromed wood and dates from the 18th century.

This handsome French putti statue is nicely carved and has a metal hook in the back from where you could hang this from a wall. Would make a stunning decorative piece.

Date: 18th century.

Origin: France.

Weight: 1354 g.

Dimensions: Width: 16.5 cm (6 1/2"). Depth: 16 cm (5 1/4"). Height: 20.5 cm (8").

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with the usual signs of age related wear with cracking, chips, missing pieces and wear leaving a wonderful look. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the statue is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Carved Polychrome Cherub Head to the 18th Century.

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SA1223172
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ACHC3026
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Description
This fabulous hand carved head of a cherub is made of polychromed wood and dates from the 18th century.
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This handsome French putti statue is nicely carved and has a metal hook in the back from where you could hang this from a wall.
Krave Antiques

Would make a stunning decorative piece.

fig 1. A carved wooden head of a cherub featuring painted brown hair and eyes with a distressed polychrome finish.
fig 1. Carved Wood Polychrome Cherub Head. 18th Century French Putti Statue.

Date: 18th century.

Origin: France.

Weight: 1354 g.

Dimensions: Width: 16.5 cm (6 1/2"). Depth: 16 cm (5 1/4"). Height: 20.5 cm (8").

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with the usual signs of age related wear with cracking, chips, missing pieces and wear leaving a wonderful look. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the statue is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Carved Polychrome Cherub Head to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223172
Dealers Internal Ref
ACHC3026
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Archive I A carved wooden head of a cherub featuring painted brown hair and eyes with a distressed polychrome finish.

Carved Wood Polychrome Cherub Head. 18th Century French Putti Statue.

Archive II A carved wooden head of a cherub featuring painted brown hair and eyes with a distressed polychrome finish. View II
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A carved wooden head of a cherub featuring painted brown hair and eyes with a distressed polychrome finish.
Carved Wood Polychrome Cherub Head. 18th Century French Putti Statue.
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It is a decorative hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a cherub or putto, finished with polychrome paint layers. These works were typically created for church interiors, altarpieces, or private chapels during the Baroque and Rococo periods.

Craftsmen sculpted these figures from native hardwoods such as linden, pine, or walnut, then applied a gesso ground. Pigments derived from natural minerals were mixed with organic binders to create the painted finish.

Authentic period carvings exhibit natural craquelure in the gesso, uneven hand-tool marks on the reverse, and gradual pigment fading. The wear typically aligns with age, showing natural exposure to air and light.

These sculptural fragments can be mounted on a bespoke metal stand or displayed as a focal accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or shelf alongside contemporary ceramics.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or commercial polishes. Keep the sculpture in a stable environment with controlled humidity to prevent timber movement and paint flaking.
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