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19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Painted Cherub

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19th century Italian hand-carved and painted cherub presents a charming, colorful and adorable rendering of a young winged cherub, holding a spiral torchere in one hand that can be used for a candle, and a palm frond in the other. Vivid coloration including gold accents are preserved with the polychrome method, developed originally by the ancient Greeks, circa 1870s. Measures: 25 H x 13 W x 8 D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Located in our flagship 25,000 square foot Baton Rouge showroom, NOT our 25,000 square foot Dallas Design District showroom.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2805-857971stDibs: LU926212267461

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