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17th/18th Century Baroque Carved Polychrome Wall or Door Garland Decoration with Winged Putti
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17th/18th Century Baroque Carved Polychrome Wall or Door Garland Decoration with Winged Putti

17th century
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
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A wonderfully decorative late 17th or early 18th century Baroque carved wooden wall or door garland, richly embellished with seven winged putti heads amongst scrolling foliage, flowers and bold ornamental scrollwork.

Beautifully hand-carved with expressive individual faces, the garland retains much of its original character, with surviving polychrome decoration in muted greens, reds and golds. The wonderfully aged surface has developed a rich patina over centuries, with attractive wear and traces of earlier painted finishes adding to its charm.

Possibly originally conceived as an elaborate architectural decoration or doorway surround, the garland has an impressive presence, standing over four feet high. The reverse reveals its traditional timber construction. A striking and unusual piece of early Baroque decoration, equally effective displayed above or around a doorway, or mounted against a wall as a sculptural feature.

Condition: Good antique condition for its considerable age, with expected losses to the carving, areas of flaking paint, surface wear and signs of historic repairs, all contributing to its wonderfully timeworn appearance.

Dimensions: Height: 125.5 cm Width: 101 cm Internal opening: approximately 56–60 cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Baroque Carved Wood Garland to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245497
Description
A wonderfully decorative late 17th or early 18th century Baroque carved wooden wall or door garland, richly embellished with seven winged putti heads amongst scrolling foliage, flowers and bold ornamental scrollwork.
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Beautifully hand-carved with expressive individual faces, the garland retains much of its original character, with surviving polychrome decoration in muted greens, reds and golds.
Tinker & Toad

The wonderfully aged surface has developed a rich patina over centuries, with attractive wear and traces of earlier painted finishes adding to its charm.

fig 1. A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage.
fig 1. 17th/18th Century Baroque Carved Polychrome Wall or Door Garland Decoration with Winged Putti

Possibly originally conceived as an elaborate architectural decoration or doorway surround, the garland has an impressive presence, standing over four feet high. The reverse reveals its traditional timber construction. A striking and unusual piece of early Baroque decoration, equally effective displayed above or around a doorway, or mounted against a wall as a sculptural feature.

fig 2. A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage.
fig 2. 17th/18th Century Baroque Carved Polychrome Wall or Door Garland Decoration with Winged Putti

Condition: Good antique condition for its considerable age, with expected losses to the carving, areas of flaking paint, surface wear and signs of historic repairs, all contributing to its wonderfully timeworn appearance.

Dimensions: Height: 125.5 cm Width: 101 cm Internal opening: approximately 56–60 cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Baroque Carved Wood Garland to the 17th Century.

Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245497
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Archive I A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage.

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Archive IX A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage. View IX
Archive X A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage. View X
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Archive XII A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage. View XII
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A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage.
17Th/18Th Century Baroque Carved Polychrome Wall Or Door Garland Decoration With Winged Putti
Ref: SA1245497
A 17th or 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland featuring winged cherub heads and scrolling acanthus foliage.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialPolychrome Wood, Gesso
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsWinged putti, Acanthus scrollwork, Arch surround, Polychrome finish
  • SizeH 125.5 cm (49 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This architectural salvage piece is a late 17th or early 18th-century Baroque carved polychrome wooden arch garland decorated with winged putti heads, flowers, acanthus scrollwork, and bold ornamental scrollwork. The hand-carved surface displays muted green, red, and gold polychrome finishes, a rich patina with attractive wear, flaking paint, historic repairs, losses to the carving, and traditional timber construction on the reverse. Measuring 125.5 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, it has an internal opening of approximately 56 to 60 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this striking object functions as a sculptural wall hanging mounted against a flat surface, or serves as an architectural surround displayed above or around a doorway to frame an entryway.

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Baroque architectural garlands featuring putti and acanthus scrollwork originated in 17th-century Europe, primarily created to frame altars, doorways, and grand interior portals in religious and aristocratic settings.

Craftsmen hand-carved these elements from softwoods such as linden or pine, or hardwoods like oak, before applying layers of gesso preparation, tempera paints, and optional gilding.

Authentic period carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, micro-flaking or craquelure across historical paint layers, and hand-forged structural joinery.

This piece can be mounted as an architectural focal point above a doorway, positioned over a fireplace mantle, or used on a neutral backdrop to frame a mirror or painting.

Dust gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, wax polish, or humidity fluctuations that could cause timber movement and paint loss.
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