19th Century Pair of Putti Wooden Sculptures by Valentino Besarel Panciera Venic

Venetian bronze putti by 19th century artist Valentino Besarel (1829-1902). Putti is standing on a rocky platform turning his head to glance at a bird resting on his hip. The bronze ...

An exhibition-quality carved figure by Valentino Panciera Besarel Of near life-sized proportions, in carved Italian Walnut, the figure representing a pageboy, his features and flowing hair carved in exquisite detail alongside his romanticised Cinquecento garb consisting of a patterned doublet with chainmail underneath and long puffed sleeves, his carved belt slung around his waist with a65.5 bag and his pointed boots imitating the softly creased leather; his arms outstretched and presenting a large tray with heraldic relief carving. Standing on an octagonal shaped base od bois noirci with inset panels of faux marble. The circular plinth signed by the artist "V. Besarel Venezia." Venetian, circa 1870 Valentino Besarel (1829-1902) Born in Zoldo, near Bellune, home town of the great carver of the Seventeenth Century, Andrea Brustolon he was encouraged by his father to study under Professor Federici , and worked as a carver for a noted architect Guiseppe Segusini. Later, he received private commissions, and in 1861 his trade card listed amongst his clients Edward, Prince of Wales, the British Consul, Layard, and the King of Italy. He exhibited at the 1878 Paris Universelle Exposition, and won a Gold Medal. The churches of Este and Conselve, near Padua possess many groups of saints executed by him. Literature: Benezit, Emmanuel. Benezit Dictionary of Artists. [S.l.]: Grund,France, 1976. Ericani, Giuliana, and Anna Maria Spiazzi. Scultura lignea...

A Splendid Pair of Venetian Figural Torchères Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel Of solid carved pine, waxed, blackened and beeswax-polished throughout. Each figure carved wit...

A joyful pair of 19th century bronze cherubs (putti) dancing and playing cymbals and a tambourine, on marble bases.

Wonderful pair of 19th century brass, or bronze, winged putti figures - European, probably Italian or French in origin. Each figure has been later mounted on iron square bases, both ...

This is a charming set of 4 charming table decorations of "Frolicking Putti". These four little guys are shown in various playful poses. The figurines are all in good condition. One ...