Figure - Puto - Wood






Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139085 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Classification
Based on the stylistic features, the object can be classified as follows:
Motif: The depiction of a child angel (putto) is a classic element of Western art, which flourished especially in the Baroque (approx. 1650–1750) and the ensuing Rococo. The combination of a childlike face, wing attachment, and the curved, decorative form suggests that it is a fragment that originally served as part of a larger ensemble (e.g., altar group, frame, organ prospect, or another sacred/profane interior furnishing).
Stylistic features: The pronounced dynamism, the soft modeling of the facial features, and the curved line guidance (C- or S-curve of the wing part) are typical characteristics of Baroque sculpture, intended to convey movement and liveliness.
Dating:
Period: The piece is stylistically to be classified in the 17th or 18th century (Baroque/late Baroque to Rococo).
Note: The wood carving could originate from a southern German or Austrian workshop, as these regions are known for their rich Baroque church fittings.
Condition and material: The wood shows a clear aged patina. The traces (small holes) could indicate an earlier worm infestation, which is common in historic woodwork. The red cord at the head is a later-added element and does not belong to the original design.
In summary: It is highly likely a Baroque wood carving from the 17th or 18th century. To determine the exact origin and value, an on-site examination by an expert would be necessary (e.g., a restorer for wooden sculptures or an auction house specializing in art crafts) to determine, among other things, the type of wood and the extent of the frame remnants (paint/gilding).
Classification
Based on the stylistic features, the object can be classified as follows:
Motif: The depiction of a child angel (putto) is a classic element of Western art, which flourished especially in the Baroque (approx. 1650–1750) and the ensuing Rococo. The combination of a childlike face, wing attachment, and the curved, decorative form suggests that it is a fragment that originally served as part of a larger ensemble (e.g., altar group, frame, organ prospect, or another sacred/profane interior furnishing).
Stylistic features: The pronounced dynamism, the soft modeling of the facial features, and the curved line guidance (C- or S-curve of the wing part) are typical characteristics of Baroque sculpture, intended to convey movement and liveliness.
Dating:
Period: The piece is stylistically to be classified in the 17th or 18th century (Baroque/late Baroque to Rococo).
Note: The wood carving could originate from a southern German or Austrian workshop, as these regions are known for their rich Baroque church fittings.
Condition and material: The wood shows a clear aged patina. The traces (small holes) could indicate an earlier worm infestation, which is common in historic woodwork. The red cord at the head is a later-added element and does not belong to the original design.
In summary: It is highly likely a Baroque wood carving from the 17th or 18th century. To determine the exact origin and value, an on-site examination by an expert would be necessary (e.g., a restorer for wooden sculptures or an auction house specializing in art crafts) to determine, among other things, the type of wood and the extent of the frame remnants (paint/gilding).
