Pair Hand Carved Wood Cherub / Putti Figures Wall Shelves, Consoles victorian jewelry box Likely Flemish

Likely Flemish

Fully hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark

encased in sumptuous neoclassical / Empire style ormolu mounts

Measures 3 1/8"

Both pieces are hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark

Pair Hand Carved Wood Cherub / Putti Figures Wall Shelves, Consoles victorian jewelry box Likely FlemishOutstanding vintage pair of French or Italian hand carved wood wall shelves. Decorated with a pair of putti or cherub busts below seashells. Flanked by feathered wings and embellished with foliage. Depicting an opposing theme of happiness and sadness, with one cherub smiling and the other crying. Finely detailing to the figures, with classic characteristic faces, open mouths and teeth! Beautiful rendering to the hair and feathers. Condition is overall