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Description
An exceptional, period-made 19th-century European (likely Italian or French) allegorical sculpture masterfully hand-carved from wood and finished in traditional polychrome. … Read more An exceptional, period-made 19th-century European (likely Italian or French) allegorical sculpture masterfully hand-carved from wood and finished in traditional polychrome. This striking antique depicts a reclining child or putto holding a book, resting beside a cluster of carved botanical oak leaves and acorns, traditionally symbolizing wisdom and longevity. The figure is beautifully modeled with naturalistic anatomical contours and soft, wavy hair. See less
- Dimensions
- 16.5ʺW × 9ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Baroque
- Neoclassical
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Polychrome
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Taupe
- Condition Notes
- Wonderful period antique condition, heavily weathered, authentic patina. The structural wood carving and base are entirely solid and stable. The … moreWonderful period antique condition, heavily weathered, authentic patina. The structural wood carving and base are entirely solid and stable. The piece displays a beautifully aged surface consistent with its 19th-century history, including generalized paint loss, attractive craquelure, small localized gesso/paint chips along the edge of the plinth revealing the underlying wood, and minor age-related separation lines in the base joints. less
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