Antique Bronze Plaquette Framed Wall Sculpture Cherubs PUTTIS Neoclassical for Sale

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Antique Bronze Plaquette Framed Wall Sculpture Cherubs PUTTIS Neoclassical For Sale

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Antique Bronze Plaquette Framed Wall Sculpture Cherubs PUTTIS Neoclassical:
$990.00

This is an original piece by an unsigned artist and perfect for adding a touch of history and art to any collection.I have owned this piece for 52 years and prior to that it belonged to a friend.Unknown Age.AntiqueOne Owner Family. belonged to family and believed to be French from early 19th century. 1850-1855.Has Original Aged Patina.Bronze Plaquette was custom Framed by French owner in 1974 in France.Bronze Measures 14.25 inches wide by 9 inches tall by approx 2" deepwith Frame add 2.5" inches. Weight of Bronze Plaquette(9 lbs - 10 lbs.with frame)
This antique and quite heavy bronze plaquette (now wall sculpture) is a true treasure for any art collector.
Believed to be created in France in the late 19th century, it features an abundance of cherubs or puttis in a NeoClassical or Baroque scene with their favorite pet. The bronze has a beautiful patina, while the large size of the piece also makes it a focal point in any room. The frame adds an important touch to the artwork; allowing you to hang on the wall. As per the original orwner of the plaquette the maker was French and the age of the piece is between 1850 and 1899. which was as far as he could date ownership within his family.Although the piece is unsigned, and artist is unknown; the talent was evident!It is exquisitely elaborate, and Inspired by a master of that period; with very detailed images after the original of Claude Michel - Clodion (French, 1738-1814)