18th-century French wooden angel ornament with gilding

18th-century French carved wooden cherub ornament with gilding

A remarkable early 18th-century French wall ornament of hand-carved wood, in the form of two closely set cherub heads with broad, outspread wings. This sculptural fragment would originally have formed part of a larger interior ornament, possibly in a religious or architectural context.

The two faces are carved with great softness: full cheeks, small mouths and expressive painted eyes. The dark hair, muted flesh tones and remnants of the original gold leaf give the piece an exceptionally beautiful, time-worn appearance.

On the back is an old iron hanging ring, so the ornament can be hung straight away: above a bed, fireplace, console or doorway, or as part of a collection of religious objects and architectural fragments.

Why we chose this piece

It is precisely the wear, old craquelure and small losses that keep this ornament from looking decoratively “new” and give it the true layered charm of an old French interior fragment.

Style and interior

Beautiful in a classic French interior, yet also striking in a sober room with limewashed walls, natural stone, old wood and linen. At home in a Baroque, brocante, wabi-sabi or collected interior.

Dimensions: 41 cm wide, 23 cm high, 17 cm deep; weight approx. 2 kg
Material: hand-carved wood, gesso, paint and remnants of gilding
Style: Baroque
Period: circa 1750
Origin: France
Condition: honest, time-worn antique condition consistent with age and original use. Clear wear to the paint and gilding, craquelure, old small cracks and minor losses to the edges and wings. Old mounting marks and signs of use on the back. Please study the photos carefully; they form part of the description.

Price:
€ 845

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