Antique 15thc Carved Oak Head of a Cherub Complete with Shaped Ruff. French. C1440-60.

Name: Antique 15thc Carved Oak Head of a Cherub Complete with Shaped Ruff. French. C1440-60.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA757219
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Mark Seabrook Antiques

Description

An absolute little gem....this early Oak "cheeky" Cherub complete with shaped ruff, has been very well carved capturing the flowing hair, the face and collar / ruff to perfection....it still has traces of the original gold gilding all over and must have come from a very impressive church or cathedral .......it has that deep confident carving you only get with these early pieces....and not to sound too much of a cliche ....it really is a heavenly piece to behold......perfect for this very special time of year..!

French. C1440-60.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18.4cm (7.24")

Width

19.1cm (7.52")

Depth

8.3cm (3.27")

Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA757219

Dealers Internal Reference

MS 7122

Dealers Notes

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Description

An absolute little gem....

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this early Oak "cheeky" Cherub complete with shaped ruff, has been very well carved capturing the flowing hair, the face and collar / ruff to perfection.

Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it still has traces of the original gold gilding all over and must have come from a very impressive church or cathedral .......it has that deep confident carving you only get with these early pieces....and not to sound too much of a cliche ....it really is a heavenly piece to behold......perfect for this very special time of year..!

French. C1440-60.