What is a bronze cherub statuette?

A bronze cherub statuette is a nineteenth-century cast metal sculpture depicting a winged child, often modelled as a putto, cupid, or amorino in classical poses. These pieces typically date from the mid to late nineteenth century, reflecting French and Italian revival styles that incorporated marble bases or functioned as decorative lamp components.

How do I identify a 19th-century bronze?

Nineteenth-century bronzes generally exhibit hand-finished chasing, rich patination, and heavy casting methods typical of French and Italian foundries of the period. Examinations often reveal signatures of known modellers or stylistic markers associated with Neoclassical and Rococo Revival movements of the eighteen-eighties and eighteen-nineties.

Why are some figures mounted on marble?

Marble bases provided both physical stability for heavy metal castings and a formal plinth that echoed classical sculpture displays. Foundries used various stone types, including red and white marble, to contrast with the dark patinated bronze or gilded ormolu surfaces.

Were these figures used as lamps?

Some sculptural groups were adapted during the nineteenth century to serve as table lamps, incorporating electrical or oil fittings alongside fabric elements. These converted pieces retain their original bronze statuary while fulfilling a functional lighting purpose.

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These bronze cherub statuette pieces capture the nineteenth-century fascination with classical putti, offering expressive figures cast in metal and mounted on stone.

Late 19th Cent. Pair of Bronze Putti Groups on Marble Bases, After Clodion French, C. 1890

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Late 19th Cent. Pair of Bronze Putti Groups on Marble Bases, After Clodion French, C. 1890

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Late 19th Cent. Pair of Bronze Putti Groups on Marble Bases, After Clodion French, C. 1890

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