Pair of cherubs; Spain, 18th century.

Pair of cherubs; Spain, 18th century.
Carved and polychrome wood.
They show signs of wear.
Measurements: 14 x 27 x 16 cm.
Sculptural fragments from an altarpiece or intended as ornamental wall appliqués, featuring the heads of cherubs or angelettes with childlike features and serene expressions. Notable are the three-dimensional rendering of the faces and the rich decorative carving, characteristic of Baroque religious ornamentation.