What is a french baroque cherub?

A french baroque cherub refers to sculpted or painted depictions of winged child figures created in the opulent style of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, or later revivals. These pieces encompass architectural fragments, lighting fixtures, and decorative furnishings designed to enhance grand interiors.

How were these figures used originally?

These pieces served as architectural embellishments on church altars, over-door panels, and domestic wall brackets. Many provided functional illumination as sconces, chandeliers, and lamps. Others formed part of hearth furniture, decorating fire dogs and andirons within formal reception rooms.

How do I live with these pieces?

Integrating these items into a modern interior involves treating them as focal points on plain walls or mantelpieces. Their carved wooden or gilded metal surfaces contrast effectively against neutral backgrounds. Care should be taken to place them away from direct heat sources to protect ancient wood and delicate leaf finishes.

How can I tell periods apart?

Earlier seventeenth-century examples display deep, vigorous hand-carving in limewood with traditional polychrome or early gilding methods. Nineteenth-century revivals often adopt harder woods and mechanical casting techniques for metal mounts. Twentieth-century pieces frequently combine older stylistic vocabularies with electric wiring modifications for lamps and chandeliers.

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These french baroque cherub figures and furnishings bring expressive carved detail and gilded surface to any interior.

Large and Impressive Pair of Early C20th French or Italian Carved Giltwood Twin Branch Wall-lights or Appliqués in the Mid C17th Louis XIV Manner.

1900 - 1920

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Large and Impressive Pair of Early C20th French or Italian Carved Giltwood Twin Branch Wall-lights or Appliqués in the Mid C17th Louis XIV Manner.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,250

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lighting

Superb Pair 17th French Century Limewood Putti

17th century

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Superb Pair 17th French Century Limewood Putti

From Timberhill Gallery

£8,850

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A Beautiful Italian French Gilt Cherub Lamp

1900 - 1920

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A Beautiful Italian French Gilt Cherub Lamp

From Crystal Corner Antique Chandeliers

£290

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lighting

19th century

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Late 19th Century Wooden Gilt Cherub 19"

From Rupert Landen Antiques

£480

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French Baroque Cherub

Large and Impressive Pair of Early C20th French or Italian Carved Giltwood Twin Branch Wall-lights or Appliqués in the Mid C17th Louis XIV Manner.

Superb Pair 17th French Century Limewood Putti

A Beautiful Italian French Gilt Cherub Lamp

Late 19th Century Wooden Gilt Cherub 19"

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