A very special find: this rare wooden putto with golden wings is hand-carved and hand-painted. The expressive face, warm golden tones and classic design give this angel a timeless, unmistakable character.
The Figure
Every detail reflects loving handwork: the finely carved features, the careful painting, the gold-accented wings. An angel that brings history, warmth and elegance into any home – on a wall, a shelf, a home altar or as part of your Christmas decor.
Details
- Width: approx. 15.5 cm (6.1 in)
- Material: wood, hand-carved and hand-painted
- Details: gold accents on the wings
- Age: antique according to the previous owner, exact date unknown
Condition
Vintage condition with gentle signs of age. A rare, original handmade piece. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.
Who It’s For
For antique and vintage collections, lovers of fine craftsmanship and as a special gift for art and history lovers – and as a warm centerpiece of your holiday decorations.
Care
Dust with a soft, dry brush. Do not clean with moisture.
Price is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.
Waidhofen an der Thaya, the flea market. Beneath a cloth, among saints’ pictures and candlesticks, a small wooden face peeked out, and the golden wings caught the first ray of sunlight. Who carved it, in which workshop, for which church or parlor? Some questions an angel may keep to itself.
Wood that learned to fly — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
