A PAIR OF ITALIAN BAROQUE CARVED LIMEWOOD PUTTI FIGURES, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, each in a standing position and wearing classically draped robes, with curling wavy hair above an upturned face with large detailed eyes, plump cheeks, and slightly parted pouty lips, while holding aloft a torch (now lacking), raised on a circular "C" scrolled foliate banded base and a later conforming leaf tips trimmed plinth. Height: 32" Diameter: 10" Provenance: Private Collection, Pearland, Texas.

Each in good condition for putti figures of this age, use and materials including but not limited to worn surface, age shrinkage cracks, old repairs, traces of paint residue, inactive worming, small losses (both lacking part of forefinger), chips, dings, scratches restorations, and surface buildup in crevices throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."