Pair of Marble Putti Statues
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Classical composition and exceptional carving distinguish these rare putti marble sculptures
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- Winged putti drape floral garlands around urns in these intricately carved marble sculptures
- Crafted of the finest Carrara marble, these figures exhibit an incredible degree of intricacy
- 19th Century
- 27 ¼" and 28" high
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27 ¼" and 28" high Inches - Period:
19th Century - Material:
Marble
This classical pair of sculptures is made of the finest Carrara marble, treasured for its fine grain and nearly flawless characteristics. Depicting winged putti hovering above garland-draped urns, these figures exhibit the highest level of detail and artistry, from the individual feathers in the puttis' wings to the blooming roses, draped fabric and lion's paw feet on the urns. Such a remarkable pair of marble figures could only have been carved by the most skilled artist, who possessed an expert knowledge of this luxurious material.
Throughout history, marble has been used for architectural decoration, building and sculpture. An Egyptian named Imhotep (2667 BC - 2648 BC), the first architect on record, used marble for the pyramids he designed noting that it was the most suitable material for immortalizing the art of construction. Carrara (or white) marble is the most admired due to its luminous, nearly flawless characteristics. First quarried in the 1st century, B.C., it is obtained from the Apuan Alps near Tuscany and has been used not only for statuary marble, but for building stone, vases, paneling and flooring, and was the favorite marble of Michaelangelo. Alluring beauty and costliness in production make marble works like these sculptures the ultimate symbols of luxury and wealth.
19th Century
27 ¼" and 28" high
Throughout history, marble has been used for architectural decoration, building and sculpture. An Egyptian named Imhotep (2667 BC - 2648 BC), the first architect on record, used marble for the pyramids he designed noting that it was the most suitable material for immortalizing the art of construction. Carrara (or white) marble is the most admired due to its luminous, nearly flawless characteristics. First quarried in the 1st century, B.C., it is obtained from the Apuan Alps near Tuscany and has been used not only for statuary marble, but for building stone, vases, paneling and flooring, and was the favorite marble of Michaelangelo. Alluring beauty and costliness in production make marble works like these sculptures the ultimate symbols of luxury and wealth.
19th Century
27 ¼" and 28" high
