maestri napoletani del 700/800 - Sculpture, Coppia di puttini Napoletani in legno su nuvoletta in terracotta dipinta - 23 cm - Terracotta, Wood

Beautiful pair of antique Neapolitan cherubs from the 18th century.
Made of polychrome wood with crystal eyes, they rest on a painted terracotta cloud, also ancient.
The cherubs are approximately 13 cm, see the photos carefully.
They present themselves in the original patina of the time.
A putto is missing a forearm and a wing.
The other has deficiencies on one hand.
I recommend not restoring them, as it would be very original and fascinating to place them in the same conditions
The whole thing has a height of approximately 23 cm.
Private collection . . . .
Datable to around 1780
N. B. very rare and much sought after.
I ship via fast, tracked shipping.
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