Carved And Painted Wood Figure Of A Cherub Praying - Apr 01, 2021 | Leland Little In Nc
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Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Cherub Praying

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Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Cherub Praying
Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Cherub Praying
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Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Cherub Praying

19th century or earlier, Continental, carved in one piece with separate wings.
21 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 13 1/2 in.
This is a pose traditionally used in cemetery figures, possibly this example was designed as a tomb guardian in a private chapel.
The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Condition
Shrinkage crack to face; fill to hands and other scattered spots; crack to right elbow; loss of left foot; right knee repaired; wings likely broken off and replaced; later supportive nails; other small shrinkage cracks.
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Carved and Painted Wood Figure of a Cherub Praying

Estimate $50 - $25,000
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Starting Price $50
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