Are these putti figures Italian or French?

The selection includes both Italian and French origins, with many pieces reflecting regional Baroque and Rococo styles from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Italian pieces frequently originate from workshops in Florence or involve religious altarpiece fragments, while French items often lean towards Chateau mirrors and candelabra.

What is the difference between a putto and a cherub?

Art historians generally use putto to describe a non-religious classical spirit or winged infant, while cherub refers to a celestial being found in biblical contexts. In antique trade and decorative arts, the terms are frequently used interchangeably to describe these carved wooden figures.

Can these mirrors be used in a bathroom?

High humidity and fluctuating moisture levels in bathrooms will damage antique gesso, exposed wood and delicate gold leaf over time. Keep these pieces in dry living areas, hallways or bedrooms where the environment protects the historical materials from warping.