{"product_id":"prova-5","title":"Baroque Carved, Polychrome, and Gilded Winged Putto – 17th-18th Century, H 40 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":pi\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":os\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-52\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eFascinating and monumental antique sculpture depicting a \u003cstrong\u003ewinged flying putto or cherub\u003c\/strong\u003e, a splendid example of sacred and ecclesiastical sculpture from the \u003cstrong\u003eBaroque period (17th-18th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eCarved entirely by hand from solid wood, the work is distinguished by the extraordinary dynamism imparted by the \"S\" torsion of the body and the flowing drapery, originally conceived for a perspective view from below, typical of altars or period pediments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe putto's face expresses the typical theatrical grace of the 18th century, with full cheeks, parted lips, and an intensely expressive gaze.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe work retains an extraordinary historical patina:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Created with a delicate polychrome lacquer in egg tempera or glue on a gesso ground, which has remained matte and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilding\u003c\/strong\u003e: The drapery around the hips and the rear wings are decorated in \u003cstrong\u003epure gold leaf applied with mission\/water gilding over Armenian bole,\u003c\/strong\u003e the typical reddish clay visible in areas of natural wear on the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack\u003c\/strong\u003e: The back is intentionally left flat, as was the custom for sculptures intended to be mounted against walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late 17th - mid-18th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Central European area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 40 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 23 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent general state of conservation for a wooden artifact of this age. It shows noble and elegant signs of aging that certify its authenticity: a widespread and charming \u003cem\u003ecraquelé\u003c\/em\u003e on the polychrome complexion, small losses of gesso\/paint on the hair, and a natural structural fissure (period joint line) surrounding the right shoulder and arm, which is structurally stable. \u003cbr\u003eNo invasive restoration or modern repainting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eA piece of sacred art with great theatrical impact, perfect for enriching a private collection, for display as a wall sculpture in a representative living room, or for inclusion in a high-end interior design project that combines the antique with the contemporary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"WhmR8e\" data-hash=\"0\" id=\"avWBGd-53\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Il mio negozio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57857113751884,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/5353\/1980\/files\/IMG_9130.jpg?v=1783346267","url":"https:\/\/memoriedoro.com\/en\/products\/prova-5","provider":"MemoriedOro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}