Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Baby Jesus with Glass Eyes

About the Item

This antique baby Jesus figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurious result. The hand carved cherub with glass eyes, is expressive in it's movement and features a wonderful facial expression, including his curly hair. The religious sculpture is in good condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated polychromed finish; it would make a charming addition to a living room or study in your home. Measure: 11" W x 7"D x 22" H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Reattached and repaired one arm and one leg, visible attachment scars.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 222-505B1stDibs: LU951234113482
More From This SellerView All
  • 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculpture
    Located in Dallas, TX
    This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving features its original polychrome and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. The hand carved cherub is expressive in it's movement and features a wonderful facial expression. The colorful wall hanging...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Musician Cherub Sculpture
    Located in Dallas, TX
    This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved cherub depicts a putti with wing and playing the guitar; the sculpture is very expressive in his movement...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculptures
    Located in Dallas, TX
    These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two chubby cupids resting on a knee and holding a arm up; each sculpture featu...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • 18th Century French Carved Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue with Glass Eyes on Globe
    Located in Dallas, TX
    This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Provence, France, circa 1780. Embellished with gold leaf and polychrome finish, the classic religious f...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • 18th Century French Carved Giltwood & Polychrome "Mother and Child" with Base
    Located in Dallas, TX
    Place this beautiful gilt statue with base in a living room or bedroom. Hand carved circa 1780, this elegant two-piece antique sculpture was found in a chapel in Southern France and ...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

    Materials

    Giltwood

  • Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Musician Cherub Sculptures
    Located in Dallas, TX
    These charming antique putti carvings were crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved figures depict two musicians cupids sited on a pillow form stool; one playing the flute, the ...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items

    Materials

    Giltwood

You May Also Like
  • 18th Century Wooden Santos Jesus Sculpture Relic Vintage Antique Glass Eyes
    Located in Hyattsville, MD
    Interesting 18th Santos figure with glass eyes, but without hands or feet, this piece was part of a large installation. Appears all original with he...
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

  • 18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure Depicting Baby Jesus
    Located in North Miami, FL
    Presenting an extraordinary 18th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed figure, capturing the tender image of baby Jesus in a standing posture, gracefully perched upon an intric...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Gold Leaf

  • 18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
    Located in Ballard, CA
    18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also st...
    Category

    Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Silver

  • 18th Century Italian Carved and Polychromed Reliquary of Pope Pius V
    Located in West Palm Beach, FL
    18th century Italian carved and polychromed Reliquary of Pope Pius V, realistically carved and painted bust of Pope Pius V (?) holding a relic.  
    Category

    Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

    Materials

    Brass

  • 2 Baroque 18th Century Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines
    Located in Philadelphia, PA
    A pair of 18th century carved wooden figurines Likely Central European originating somewhere in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Northern Italy. Both figurines depict a gallant gentleman in period dress holding a basket replete with fruit or flowers. Each is mounted on an integral wooden base with a rocaille base. These figures are rare and are a fine addition to any period room...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century European Baroque Models and Miniatures

    Materials

    Wood

  • 18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
    Located in Buisson, FR
    Very beautiful wooden Christ figure with a strong expression and traces of its original color, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses, old repair...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Wood

Recently Viewed

View All