Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Cherub Attributed to Juan Martinez Montanes (1568-1649)

Description

An early 17thC Spanish antique carved oak sculpture depicting a cherub.

Presented with substantial traces of original gesso, polychrome and gilding. His right hand holding a pomegranate and his right foot raised over a flower.

Attributed to Juan Martínez Montañés, known as el Dios de la Madera, he was a Spanish sculptor, born at Alcalá la Real, in the province of Jaén. He was one of the most important figures of the Sevillian school of sculpture.

Condition – surface wear commensurate with age. Please refer to the images. This figure displays very well.

Size: Height 68.6 cm (27″)

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