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18th C Carved Oak Cherub

18th century
Sold 26 October 2026 · Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Description

An 18th Century Carved Oak Cherub.

The cherub looks forward, with curling hair, hi face emerging from his downward folded wings, meeting a rounded fringed collar.

Date circa 1750.

Height 8 1/4 inches, 21cm.

Width 11 inches, 28cm.

Depth 5 1/4 inches, 13cm.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Carved Oak Cherub Head to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
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SA1072399
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23844
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
An 18th Century Carved Oak Cherub.
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The cherub looks forward, with curling hair, hi face emerging from his downward folded wings, meeting a rounded fringed collar.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

Date circa 1750.

Height 8 1/4 inches, 21cm.

Width 11 inches, 28cm.

Depth 5 1/4 inches, 13cm.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Carved Oak Cherub Head to the 18th Century.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072399
Dealers Internal Ref
23844
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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Archive I An 18th-century hand-carved oak relief sculpture depicting a cherub head with winged detail and curly hair. SOLD26 OCT 26

18th C Carved Oak Cherub

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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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An 18th-century hand-carved oak relief sculpture depicting a cherub head with winged detail and curly hair.
18TH C CARVED OAK CHERUB
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An 18th-century hand-carved oak relief sculpture depicting a cherub head with winged detail and curly hair.
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  • ObjectWall Sculptures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCherub head, Feathered wings, Curled hair, Scalloped collar
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This 18th century Baroque wall sculpture takes the form of a hand-carved oak cherub rendered in warm brown tones. The relief depicts a cherub head with finely defined facial features, prominent curled hair sweeping across the forehead, and downward folded feathered wings framing the face. A rounded scalloped collar rests beneath the chin, showing visible wood grain patterns and subtle variations in colour across the timber surface. The sculpture measures 21 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Suitable for period and traditional interiors, this piece works well as a decorative architectural element mounted directly to a wall. Placement above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway highlights the relief details of the carving and complements Victorian and Gothic design schemes. The compact dimensions allow for flexible positioning on panelled walls or within gallery arrangements alongside other wooden artefacts.

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Carved wooden cherubs and putti became widespread during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, continuing into the 18th century across Europe. Often commissioned for church interiors, choir stalls, altarpieces, and noble residences, these decorative figures symbolised celestial presence and classical ornament.

18th-century woodcarvers in Northern Europe primarily utilised dense, durable hardwoods such as oak and walnut. Oak was particularly favoured for ecclesiastical architectural fittings due to its structural strength and longevity.

Authentic period carvings display evidence of hand-chisel work, asymmetrical details, and natural timber shrinkage over centuries. Natural oxidisation, surface patination in recessed areas, and hand-cut mounting points further distinguish period pieces from machine-made reproductions.

Architectural carving fragments can be mounted directly onto focal walls, positioned within a gallery wall arrangement, or displayed on a mantlepiece or open shelf to introduce historical texture and sculptural interest to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean deep crevices without scratching the wood. Protect the timber from direct heat sources and high humidity, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline or beeswax occasionally to preserve the surface finish.
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