Italian Baroque Carved Limewood Cherub or Angel Carving with Acanthus Scrolls, c.1680–1720 mixed media in Medieval European bestiaries they

in Medieval European bestiaries they include:”a worm penetrating flames”(12th Century)

a statement piece for your home or garden

Rare and early example of a child’s Treen Stump Doll

With beautiful patination and wear

Edwardian English racing pond yacht of carved construction

Italian Baroque Carved Limewood Cherub or Angel Carving with Acanthus Scrolls, c.1680–1720 mixed media in Medieval European bestiaries theyA beautifully carved Italian Baroque cherub or angel emerging from bold acanthus scrolls, executed in limewood and retaining traces of its original gesso ground. Italian, circa 16801720. The expressive putto is framed by deeply cut Baroque foliage, a motif widely used in ecclesiastical wood carving where cherub and angel figures animated the architectural ornament of altarpieces, tabernacles and frames. Traces of the original gesso remain within the