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A 19th Century Putto Wall Corbel C1850
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A 19th Century Putto Wall Corbel C1850

19th century
Description

A beautiful 19th century plaster wall sconce or corbel.

Modelled as a putto or cherub with feather wing detail. c 1850

When we purchased it, it needed some attention to stablelise it.

We have left the outside untouched.

We have strengthened it using a traditional french plaster and hessian.

It now strong and ready to display.

An unique and decorative piece.

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Putto Wall Corbel to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242804
Description
A beautiful 19th century plaster wall sconce or corbel.

Modelled as a putto or cherub with feather wing detail. c 1850

When we purchased it, it needed some attention to stablelise it.

We have left the outside untouched.

We have strengthened it using a traditional french plaster and hessian.

It now strong and ready to display.

An unique and decorative piece.

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Putto Wall Corbel to the 19th Century.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242804
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A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details.

A 19th Century Putto Wall Corbel C1850

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Archive VII A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details. View IX
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A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details.
A 19th Century Putto Wall Corbel C1850
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A 19th-century carved off-white architectural wall corbel featuring a winged putto head above acanthus leaf details.
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  • ObjectWall Corbels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPlaster, Stone
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsPutto head, Feathered wings, Acanthus leaf scroll, Moulded top shelf
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This 19th-century Victorian architectural wall corbel consists of off-white plaster and stone. The piece displays a moulded top shelf, a carved putto head with detailed hair, feathered wings, and an acanthus leaf scroll decoration at the base. Age and repair are visible through surface cracks on the top shelf, minor wear and imperfections across the plaster surfaces, and textural variations in the off-white finish. The corbel measures 56 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 15 cm deep in practical terms. In a home today, this decorative object is used on narrow wall spaces such as hallways, alcoves, or flanking architectural features. It mounts directly onto a wall surface to provide a display shelf for small decorative items or to serve as a standalone sculptural element in a traditional interior setting.

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The putto motif, representing a winged child or cherub figure, gained immense popularity during the Renaissance and saw renewed interest during 19th-century revival movements. In architectural design, corbels featuring putti were routinely employed as decorative wall supports, bringing classical mythological symbolism and dimensional relief into interior spaces.

During the 19th century, architectural corbels were commonly crafted from carved solid timber, stone, cast plaster, or composition materials. Plaster and composition allowed for detailed moulding of intricate forms, such as figures and foliage, which were often painted or gilded to match interior architectural trim.

Authentic 19th-century corbels typically display characteristic signs of age, including natural surface craquelure, paint layering, or subtle oxidisation of the underlying material. Hand-carved or hand-finished elements will exhibit subtle asymmetry and crisp depth in carved areas like feathers or acanthus leaves, distinguishing them from modern uniform reproductions.

An antique wall corbel can be mounted individually as a sculptural wall accent or paired to support a minimalist display shelf. Modern interior styling often places these textured historical elements against neutral, contemporary walls to create a focal point through contrast.

Preservation requires gentle dusting using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush to clean recessed carved details without abrading the surface patina. Liquid cleaners and damp cloths should be avoided on unsealed plaster or aged painted finishes to prevent moisture damage and colour alteration.
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