Pair Hand Carved Wood Cherub / Putti Figures Wall Shelves, Consoles victorian jewelry box encased in sumptuous neoclassical /

encased in sumptuous neoclassical / Empire style ormolu mounts

Likely Flemish

The cross is nickle or silver plated metal

or finished work on it

Measures 3 1/8"

Pair Hand Carved Wood Cherub / Putti Figures Wall Shelves, Consoles victorian jewelry box encased in sumptuous neoclassical /Outstanding 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