Altarpiece - Wood - 17th century - Ancient Italian putti.

Baroque decorative fragment with putti School: Italian Period: ca. 1650–1700 Material: Carved wood, polychromed and gilded Dimensions: 14 × 11 × 2 cm Origin: Italy A small Baroque sculptural fragment crafted from carved, polychromed and gilded wood. The composition features several putti in relief, arranged with a dynamic and sinuous treatment characteristic of the Italian Baroque ornamental repertoire of the second half of the seventeenth century. Due to its small size and configuration, it probably originally formed part of a larger ensemble, possibly related to furniture, architectural ornamentation, a frame, or a decorative structure. The surface preserves traces of old polychromy and gilding, now heavily worn, revealing different preparation layers and areas of wood. Condition: Condition in keeping with its age. Significant wear and losses of polychromy and gilding, small losses of material, and old holes and galleries of wood-borers. Fragment of a set originally larger. Notes: Catalogued as Italian School, ca. 1650–1700, in view of its stylistic, technical and ornamental characteristics.

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