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18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE

18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE
This mid to late 18th century fellow is most likely German or Austrian and is richly carved from linden with oustanding facial features and moppy hair. Measuring 8 5/8″ tall x 8 1/2″ wide x 3 1/2 deep, the face suggests a child’s portrait and the pigmentation appears to be of the period for the most part. The symmetrically arrayed wings boast much original gold leaf (on red bole/gesso ground) with areas of wear and dull gold indicating later bronze powder over gilding/touch-up. The wood is in very good condition (minimal or no worming) and there is some paint/gesso loss in his hair on top. He has been displayed for years and is dusty.
18th c. Baroque Rococo Angel Carved Gilt Polychrome Wood 1760 German Cherub FACE