{"product_id":"antique-bronze-putto-figurine-cherub-91136","title":"Antique Bronze Figure of a Putto or Christ Child, 7 cm – Former Altar or Cross Fragment, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small, very expressive \u003cstrong\u003ebronze figure\u003c\/strong\u003e of a smiling \u003cstrong\u003eputto\u003c\/strong\u003e – perhaps also the \u003cstrong\u003eChrist Child\u003c\/strong\u003e – with curly hair, soft features and a warm, naturally grown \u003cstrong\u003ebronze patina\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back sits an old \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded screw\u003c\/strong\u003e for mounting: the figure was originally part of a larger devotional object – such as an altar cross, a reliquary frame or church furnishings. The small holes in the hands probably once held wire attributes, a halo or flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: bronze or brass alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx. 6.5–7 cm \/ 2.6–2.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: mounting screw on the back, pierced hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 19th century (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: antique; lovely natural patina, age-appropriate surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of sacred art and old metalwork, for a cabinet of curiosities or a nativity scene – a quiet, special Christmas gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry only; do not polish the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Megaflohmarkt in Vienna the little putto lay in a glass case among medals and buttons – with a smile that could be seen above all the bustle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA smile in bronze — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57716047774071,"sku":"30600","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8804873910_auq7.jpg?v=1793913561","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/antique-bronze-putto-figurine-cherub-91136","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}