Pair Antique 18thC Italian Baroque Carved Polychrome Putti Angels Statues 1700 Sculpture with traces of red lacquer

with traces of red lacquer decoration

The silver is hallmarked to the lower front

both ends of the chest having recessed panels

The artist played an active role

His dedication to his craft led him to exhibit at the Salons between 1886 and 1910

Pair Antique 18thC Italian Baroque Carved Polychrome Putti Angels Statues 1700 Sculpture with traces of red lacquerA fine and large pair of early 18th century Baroque polychrome and parcel gilt putti angels, Italy, circa 1700. This very attractive pair of Italian baroque putti are of large size, they are finely hand painted, each putto being a true left and right with their arms outstretched, they both have gilded sashes draped over their shoulders and upper thighs. The putti hang on the wall and have a metal hook to the rear. The statues are made from limewood