An 18th century marble figure of a sleeping p ...
An 18th century marble figure of a sleeping putto, probably Flemish
Carved in the round. Finely carved figure of a putto lying on a cloth holding on to a crown of fruit placed around his head. Predecessors of this composition can be traced back to around 1600.
Minimal wear. Mounted on a black marble base. 11.5 x 35 x 17 cm (without base). Provenance
Private collection, Belgium.
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An 18th century marble figure of a sleeping putto, probably Flemish
Carved in the round. Finely carved figure of a putto lying on a cloth holding on to a crown of fruit placed around his head. Predecessors of this composition can be traced back to around 1600.
Minimal wear. Mounted on a black marble base. 11.5 x 35 x 17 cm (without base). Provenance
Private collection, Belgium.