Stool, Walnut, Venetian, Putti, Cherub, Amorini, Grotto, Baroque

£4,500

Category

Reference

11351

This unusual stool has a fine sculptural quality, combining functionality with artistic merit. The kneeling cherub is in service, holding the elaborate cushion on his head for his master to sit on.

A fabulous 18th century, Baroque, Venetian, walnut, grotto stool. In the form of a beautifully sculpted, crouching putti, cherub or amorini, with a draped shawl around him, kneeling on rocky ground supporting a cushion on his head. The 5cm thick cushion top carved and incised with unusual flowerhead pendant tassels in each corner. On a circular fluted base. Exceptional original rich color and lustrous patina.

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Height 51 cm / 20 ¹⁄₄"

Width 30 cm / 12"

Depth 30 cm / 12"

Period

18th Century

Year

circa 1730

Medium

Walnut

Country

Europe

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