Antique sculpture winged head cherub putto angel

Antique polychrome and gilt wood winged cherub head ,provenance italy 18th century- mis.larg.24 cm -h.13 cm- d.7 cm Typical sacred and ornamental iconography of Italian Baroque art . Winged cherubs and cherubs were widely used to adorn religious settings and noble palaces. Common material: This type of period sculpture is made of carved, lacquered and gilded wood . Original use: Similar elements were used as wall decorations, door tops, cornice tops or to enrich altars and sacred furnishings.