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18th-Century Antique Baroque Limewood Panel Depicting Cherubs – Continental Carving

18th-Century Antique Baroque Limewood Panel Depicting Cherubs – Continental Carving

£395.00 GBP
£395.00 GBP
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This finely carved limewood panel dates to the late Baroque period of the 18th century, a time when religious and mythological themes flourished in European decorative arts. Cherubs, or putti, were emblematic of divine innocence and often featured in ecclesiastical and aristocratic interiors. Their presence in wood carvings signified both spiritual elevation and artistic refinement.

The panel’s dry surface and expressive carving suggest Continental origins—possibly German or Austrian—where limewood was favored for its fine grain and ease of detail. Such panels were typically integrated into altarpieces, choir stalls, or private devotional settings, reflecting the Baroque emphasis on movement, emotion, and heavenly symbolism.

This example captures the exuberance of the period, with its swirling forms and tender expressions, offering a glimpse into the devotional aesthetics of 18th-century Europe.

Provenance - Unknown.

Condition - Please refer to the images.

Size - Width 37 cm x Height 22 cm x Depth 2.5 cm (14 1/2" x 8 2/3" x 1") 

 

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