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Antique Bronze Cherub Group of Putti on Rouge Marble Base
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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Antique Bronze Cherub Group of Putti on Rouge Marble Base

19th century
Description

A quality antique bronze sculpture cast in the form of four Bacchic Cherubs in a lively scene. One Cherub carries a drum on his back whilst the second marches along playing it with drum sticks the third with vine leaves in hair is holding a horn and the fourth cherub has tumbled over with a ewer the wine spilling out.

To the underside of the base looks like the original baize material and has a label August Moreau.

French Circa 1870

25cm tall x 20cm wide x 18cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Cherub Group to the 19th Century.

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SA1225053
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Description
A quality antique bronze sculpture cast in the form of four Bacchic Cherubs in a lively scene. One Cherub carries a drum on his back whilst the second marches along playing it with drum sticks the third with vine leaves in hair is holding a horn and the fourth cherub has tumbled over with a ewer the wine spilling out.

To the underside of the base looks like the original baize material and has a label August Moreau.

French Circa 1870

25cm tall x 20cm wide x 18cm deep

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Cherub Group to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225053
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculptural group depicting several cherubs around a vessel on a moulded octagonal base.

Antique Bronze Cherub group of Putti on Rouge Marble Base

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A dark patinated bronze sculptural group depicting several cherubs around a vessel on a moulded octagonal base.
Antique Bronze Cherub group of Putti on Rouge Marble Base
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Bronze cherub and putti groups became widespread in European decorative arts during the Baroque and Rococo periods, remaining popular throughout nineteenth-century France. Representing classical and mythological themes, these cast metal sculptures were primarily designed as mantelpiece garnitures, desk ornaments, and interior display pieces.

Most antique bronze figural groups were produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting methods. Following the casting process, craftsmen hand-chased the surface details into the alloy and applied chemical patination to establish deep tones before securing the work onto a stone or timber base.

Authentic antique bronze sculptures display crisp hand-chased details in areas such as hair and drapery, alongside natural patination wear on raised edges. Additional indicators include period-appropriate assembly threading beneath the plinth and documented foundry marks or signatures.

A bronze figural sculpture operates as a textural focal point when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or open bookcase shelf. Displaying dark patinated bronze against neutral plaster walls or minimalist timber furniture creates effective visual contrast.

Dust the bronze surface regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate brush. Avoid water, abrasive pastes, or chemical polishes, as these strip original patination; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to guard the metal against oxidisation.
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