Antique Cherub

Flanking the clock are two finely modeled patinated bronze cherubs, each rendered with remarkable anatomical realism and expressive movement.

The body features a magnificent display of silversmithing artistry, highlighted by two deeply embossed, high-relief playful putti/cherubs maneuvering a stylized shell boat over rolli...

The center panel features a seated noblewoman flanked by cherubic figures, while the side doors portray classical muses surrounded by intricate strapwork and scrolling foliage.

The facade is adorned with carved foliate motifs and cherubic or angelic faces, symbolism characteristic of the Baroque period.

Historian’s Note: During the 19th century, European artisans frequently looked backward to the extravagant Baroque and Rococo periods of the 17th and 18th centuries for inspiration,...

The composition stands on four cherub feet. The entire model is applied with sporadic circular semi-precious stones, including garnets and turquoise opals.

The piece features a richly sculptural oval body surrounded by scrolling Baroque ornamentation and numerous carved cherub and angel heads, each retaining traces of original painted d...

Crafted in France circa 1850, this antique oak bench is designed in the Renaissance Revival, or Henri II style, showcasing a richly carved back adorned with a central heraldic shield...

It depicts a festival in honour of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine (or Dionysus in Greek mythology), characterised by naked or semi-naked mythological figures, such as satyrs, nymphs,...

The circular basin surrounds a sculptural center pillar adorned with carved cherub figures, adding movement and classical detail to the design.

Above is the winged patinated Bronze cherub holding the reins guiding the birds on which direction to take.

This period was characterized by elaborately carved, smaller and more functional pieces, the cabriole leg, and cherub, fruit, shell, flower, and scroll motifs.

Meissen Porcelain, Captive Cupid (“Je le captive”) An exquisite Meissen porcelain figurine depicting a captive Cupid, a delicate and rare allegory of subjugated love. The winged ch...

Each piece features a sculptural cherub figure holding grapes, standing atop a raised central platform above a circular tray.

The central font features intricate figural relief work depicting cherubs or putti amidst classical motifs, demonstrating the fine craftsmanship characteristic of the late 19th centu...

Cupid, the classical symbol of love and affection, was a favored decorative motif in French interiors, appearing on clocks, candelabra, mirrors, and furniture. Here, the cherubs lend...

This period was characterized by elaborately carved, smaller and more functional pieces, the cabriole leg, and cherub, fruit, shell, flower, and scroll motifs.

These often depict frolicking cherubs (putti) or mythological figures in a classical landscape.

Pair of antique Greek form vase urns with Satyr mask handles, body with high relief frolicking putti or cherubs. Signed "Treta" with "Paris" foundry mark.

The centerpiece features an enameled circular clock dial inset within a monumental Imari urn, flanked by gilded lion mask handles and surmounted by a finely modeled bronze cherub. Th...

18th-Century French School Enamel Pendant A French school enamel pendant circa 1780, showing a young woman and a small cherub in a garden scene. The painting is done on enamel in br...

The piece is richly carved with faces, cherubs and horse scenes. This cassone appears to have old modifications and restorations, and incorporates various carved elements in the Rena...

The painting is embellished by three winged cherubs in a golden sky. A painting for antique dealers, interior decorators, and collectors of antique sacred art, its ideal size makes ...

French Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular dial, with timepiece movement, surmounted by a cherub playing a triangle, on a tapering pedestal and...

One putti reaches for the grapes that hang above his head, whilst the other holds a bird and nest. Both cherubs are beautifully sculpted, even on a miniature scale.

At the helm, a winged cherub steers a gondola carrying two lovers across a still river, accompanied by a pair of swans in the background.

The pedestal is decorated by a front Ormolu mount of a winged cherub holding a torch with flames and the wind blowing his hair and flame.

Very fine gilt bronze mounts of cherub scenes going all the way around. The center drawer has a mechanical button to release the drawer.

Circa 1900, featuring cherub mounts on a bronze pedestal, these stunning pieces are stamped "FRANCE" and are unsigned; the quality of the workmanship speaks to the skill of the maker.

The armchairs feature a linear structure, with molded legs embellished with elegant carvings featuring plant and geometric motifs, culminating on the backrest with a depiction of two...

Round faience plate with relief decoration and transfer-printed vine motif in brown tone, centrally decorated with putti figures (cherubs/angels). Origin: Gefle, Sweden. Manufacture...

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Ornate Figural Bust, Winged Lions Head and Cherub Detailed Walnut Console Table The sides of this Renaissance revival console table have b...

Putti are hand-carved and retain traces of their original gilded and polychrome finish. Each depicts a cherubic child with softly modeled features, naturalistic movement, and gently ...

Beside it is a small cherub, a putto playing a guitar, in another colour.

The larger scenes are centered by an elegant reserve of a classical maiden holding a staff and bird while a winged cherub is reaching towards the bird. Each of the three panels are s...

Alongside the lion’s-head handles, the two cherubs in the round-arched panels are particularly eye-catching.

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...

Unusual large antique Victorian ewer, having a ornate detail shaped handle with a seated cherub to the top above a shaped spout above a glass bulbous body hand painted with pretty fl...

Its most decorative feature is its abundantly carved frieze, decorated with cherub masks and an array of scrolling foliage. Below, two great jambs line either side of the square open...

To each side of the medallion are wonderfully decorative recessed panels of cherubs playing, with the left depicting cherubs rolling a barrel amidst grape vines, and cherubs playing ...

Large Victorian Cherub and lion brass door porter, by the famed Birmingham brassfoundry William Tonks & Sons, stamped 'WTS' to the rear, along with diamond registration mark.

It is crowned with a magnificent original silver crown from the period. The base displays cherubs in vibrant colors, adding dynamism to the composition.

The lift-off gilt-bronze framed glass tray supported by cherubic sirens to each corner. The tabletop finely veneered in diamond-pattern trellis parquetry.

The highly decorated mug with cherubs and a lion in relief has a grape vine handle with leaves and grapes, and is marked Pint on the rim.

18th Century Ceramic Devotional Plaque - Madonna with Child, with polychrome colours decorating borders and clothing, also a cherub visible at base. Likely to have been made in Spai...

A stunning pair of French gilt bronze figural four-light sconces from the late 19th century, exquisitely cast with two cherubs in each sconce. The cherubs gracefully hold two candle ...

Highly detailed with cherubs at the top and the Gods of the winds on either side

Finally, the scene, set in a lush garden enriched by gushing fountains with classical sculptures and architecture, is dotted with a myriad of winged Cupids and playful cherubs who an...

The pierced crest is adorned with two seated cherubs surrounded by an abundant floral and foliate decoration.

This 19th century European carved oak panel was expertly crafted using a pierced relief technique. A cherub sits atop a peony inside a ring of flowers tied with a bow.

The central ormolu mount depicts a finely modeled classical trophy flanked by cherubs, while richly cast rosettes, collars, and trim frame the table with remarkable sophistication.

Two finely crafted ormolu handles, each topped with a seated cherub, frame its impressive form. The lid features an intricately detailed finial of intertwined doves in a floral nest,...

Flanked by scrolled foliate candelabra held by cherubs. The pull-out leather writing surface above three frieze drawers.

Arabella Cifani) In the pleasing work proposed, depicting a classical Nativity scene, the Madonna is immortalised in adoration as she gently holds the sheet on which the Child is ly...

Magnificent quality antique Victorian ornate mantle clock, having a quality gilded brass rectangular shaped case with highly ornate detail with floral scrollwork & swags throughout, ...

Particular highlights include classical caryatids to the jambs, cherubs playing trumpets with serpent horses to the shaped frieze and three lion masks, the pair to the end blocks wit...

Gilded ormolu mounts and plaques depicting frolicking cherubs to the three drawer fronts and sides. Raised on elegant square tapering, circa 1880.

The stunning maiden is handing a flower to a cherub standing proudly in her lap. They are both on the ground with a basket filled with flowers and a vanity mirror laying besides it.

The plinth core is made of blue Sèvres porcelain with a hand-painted cartouche on the back depicting a cherub with arrows. This theme is echoed in the central figure supporting the t...

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Sevres Porcelain Mounted Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the white enamel dial with open escapement, the movement strike on bell, the case flanked by ...