RENAISSANCE Revival 1860 Italian-Naples Winged Putti Brooch In White Lava
A renaissance revival pendant brooch of a winged putto
This is an exceptional and rare brooch created in Italy, around the 1850's. This fabulous piece of jewelry has been masterfully crafted in the renaissance revival style in the shape of a winged-putti child. The piece was beautifully carved with intricate details and mounted in a concealed sterling silver frame, which is fitted at the reverse with a hinge pin bar and a hook to wear as a brooch. This brooch may be adapted to wear as a pendant in a chain.
A Putto
This is a figure in a work of art depicted as a chubby male child, usually naked and very often winged. Originally limited to profane passions in symbolism, the putto came to represent a sort of baby angel in religious art, often called a cherub (plural cherubim), though in traditional Christian theology, a cherub is actually one of the most senior types of angels. Putti, in the ancient classical world of art, were winged infants that were believed to influence human lives. In Renaissance art, the form of the putto was derived in various ways including the Greek Eros or Roman Cupid (also called "Amor"), the god of love and companion of Aphrodite or Venus, respectively; the Roman genius, a type of guardian spirit; or sometimes the Greek daimon, a type of messenger spirit, being halfway between the realms of the human and the divine.
Country: Naples, Italy.
Period: Middle of 19th century, circa 1850-1860.
Weight: 28.4 Grams, (18.25 Dwt).
Measurements: 66 mm by 45 mm by 18 mm (2.60 x 1.77 x 0.71 Inches).
Hallmarks: Unmarked, electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the sterling silver parts.
Collateral: This winged putti pendant-brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this winged putto brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage and all parts are secured in the settings. This pendant-brooch was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P021926XIEN/.4326
