Faces of Angels and Putti, 1800s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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A work of absolute historical and collectible value, composed of two antique oil paintings on wood dating back to the … Read more A work of absolute historical and collectible value, composed of two antique oil paintings on wood dating back to the 17th century.

Subject and Style: The two paintings, placed side by side, depict the faces of two Putti or Cherubs. Despite the dark patina caused by the centuries (certifying their authenticity), the typical features of 17th-century painting are clearly visible: the soft skin, the gazes turned upward in ecstasy or contemplation, and the skillful use of chiaroscuro. The painted surface features a pronounced craquelure (network of cracks) and signs of aging, giving the paintings a unique and unrepeatable charm.

Mounting and Frame: The two works have been mounted within an elegant wooden box frame with a silver finish. The frame is unglazed, a choice that allows one to fully appreciate the materiality and depth of the antique oil painting. The thickness of the frame (6 cm) creates a depth that transforms the object into a sort of museum display case.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Pair of paintings (Fragments) in a single frame.

· Technique: Oil on canvas.

· Subject: Faces of Cherubs / Angels.

· Painting Period: Antique (17th Century).

· Frame: Silver-plated wood (Vintage).

· Total Dimensions: Width 39.5 cm - Height 25 cm - Depth 6 cm.

· Condition: Antique condition. The canvases show natural signs of aging, darkening of the varnish, and craquelure, typical of works that are 400 years old. The frame is in excellent structural condition.

Decorating Notes: A piece for connoisseurs. Ideal for a collection of Old Masters, hung in a classical study, or placed on an antique piece of furniture as a valuable object that tells a centuries-old story.

Please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting from special spotlights, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

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