How do I style a putto wall mirror?

These mirrors work effectively as focal points above mantelpieces or console tables where their gilded frames catch the light. Pair them with complementary wall brackets or sconces to echo the decorative period style. Ensure secure wall fixings are used, as antique frames incorporating detailed wooden carvings and glass can carry considerable weight.

What is the difference between a putto and a cherub?

Art historians strictly define a putto as a wingless or winged infant figure derived from classical mythology, distinct from biblical cherubim. In antique trade terminology, however, the two terms are frequently used interchangeably to describe these chubby child figures. Listings often group both descriptions together under French decorative arts from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries.

Are these pieces strictly French in origin?

The pieces reflect French design idioms and revival styles such as Rococo and Baroque, which influenced European craftsmanship for centuries. Makers across various workshops adopted these distinct aesthetic traditions. Examine the construction methods and timber types to understand the specific regional background of each item.

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French carved putti bring lively figurative charm to interiors, appearing as gilded wall brackets, carved overmantel mirrors and architectural wooden figures.

19th century

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Super French Parcel Gilded Mirror

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£995

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Wooden Gilt Cherub 19"

From Rupert Landen Antiques

£480

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French Mother of Pearl Rafael’s Cherub 18k White Gold Seed Pearl Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920

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French Mother of Pearl Rafael’s Cherub 18k White Gold Seed Pearl Medal Pendant

From ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

£2,450

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19th century

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19th Century Gilt Framed Cherub Bracket Mirror

From Hobson May Collection

£345

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