18th Century Italian Baroque Winged Putti Sculptures in Carved Wood

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18th Century Pair of carved and gilt Italian Baroque Carved Putti. The Putti, or winged child figures, are finished in … Read more 18th Century Pair of carved and gilt Italian Baroque Carved Putti. The Putti, or winged child figures, are finished in a softly time-worn silvered and gilt surface. Each features a lively pose, conveying movement and playful expression, with delicately detailed carved wings and expressive features. Putti are a long-standing artistic motif representing playful, angelic, or mythological child figures. They appeared in churches, palaces, and interiors as sculptural ornamentation and allegorial decoration.
In today's interiors, they can be used as wall-mounted decorative art sculpture in entryways, stairways, or above doorways. They can also be mounted as flanking elements to mirrors or fireplaces. The aged, silvered surface adds depth, texture, and visual interest in both traditional and contemporary homes. See less