Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.
Pair of 19th century French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants inscribed with the names of famous literary figures.

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CARVED WINGED CHERUBS

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Pair of French hand carved cherubs bearing pennants. Each banner bears the names of five famous literary figures.

On the flag of one puttii is carved the names of  Rotrou, Moliere, Voltaire. Rousseau and Lamartine. He stands aloft a globe of the world. The second celebrates the names of Homer, Shakespeare, Virgil, Le Tasse, and Goethe.

These charming carved figures originally ornamented a large bookcase. Both have losses that do not detract from their decorative beauty.

Circa: 19th Century

Origin: France

Condition: In good antique condition [see description and photos]

Dimensions: (1) 49cm h x 9.5cm w x 7cm d (2) 42cm h x 9cm w x 7.5cm d

Ref: 5616

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