Artista Veneziano

Candle-holding cherub Carved and silvered wood Venice, Louis XVI period Second half of the 18th century Total height 107 cm Beautiful lacquered and silvered wooden sculpture depicting a cherub on a tripod base, standing in full figure. Of good size and entirely sculpted in the round with arms raised to hold a round tray on which to place a vase or lamp. The movement of the body, slightly curved to maintain balance, is very elegant. The three-sided base with three feral paws is typical of the 18th century. It is a very elegant sculpture made in the second part of the 18th century in Louis XVI style to illuminate the corner of a room in a Venetian palace. It has been perfectly restored with the restoration to perfection of the silvering and is in excellent condition. The part below the base (not visible) has not been restored so that the era can be ascertained. (see photo). All images of the work are published on the private website. Link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/scultura-lignea---putto-su-piedistallo Certificate of authenticity is issued according to law. Tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in custom-made wooden crates. Delivery within 3 working days of receipt of bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS)