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A Carved Oak Cherub Head
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
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A Carved Oak Cherub Head

19th century
Description

A mounted late 18th / early 19th century carved head of a winged cherub in oak

Height ( inc. Block mount ) 50cm

Width 53cm

Depth 23cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Cherub Head to the 19th Century.

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SA827285
Description
A mounted late 18th / early 19th century carved head of a winged cherub in oak

Height ( inc. Block mount ) 50cm

Width 53cm

Depth 23cm

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Cherub Head to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA827285
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A dark carved oak winged cherub head with detailed feathering and curled hair, mounted upon a wooden square plinth base.
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Archive I A dark carved oak winged cherub head with detailed feathering and curled hair, mounted upon a wooden square plinth base.

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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07785 785 097 or 07585 440 614
Location
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A dark carved oak winged cherub head with detailed feathering and curled hair, mounted upon a wooden square plinth base.
A CARVED OAK CHERUB HEAD
Ref: SA827285
A dark carved oak winged cherub head with detailed feathering and curled hair, mounted upon a wooden square plinth base.
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Carved oak cherub heads, often referred to as putti or winged angel heads, originated prominently during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. They were frequently crafted as decorative architectural components for church choir stalls, alter pieces, organ cases, and grand residential wall panelling.

These carvings were typically sculpted by hand from dense, durable hardwoods such as European oak using specialized gouges and chisels. The finished carvings were often treated with dark waxes or natural oils to protect the timber and highlight the depth of the relief work.

Authentic period oak carvings show evidence of hand-tool marks, subtle asymmetries, and natural timber shrinkage along the grain over time. Original pieces display deep oxidation within the carved crevices and a natural aged patina that cannot easily be replicated by modern casting or machine carving.

A mounted carved cherub sculpture serves as a textural accent when placed on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or amongst books on a shelving unit. It pairs effectively with dark woodland tones, brass accents, and minimalist contemporary backdrops to create visual contrast.

Dust the carving regularly using a soft-bristled brush to reach recessed areas without scratching the surface. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and keep the object away from direct heat sources or rapid humidity changes to prevent timber movement.
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