A pair of solid oak consoles depicting cherubs, half terrestrial, half aquatic, with folded legs in a fishtail shape, supporting a seashell on their backs that forms the base of the console. Another identical pair also exists. This pair of wall-mounted consoles is used to support candlesticks or other decorative elements. Cupids are very frequently represented in both decorative arts and painting. They are depicted as children, often winged. They have several meanings, the main one being the evocation of desire, and particularly romantic desire. According to Philostratus the Elder in Imagines, I, 6, Cupids are the children of the nymphs who govern humankind. They are numerous because there are many things that humans desire in this world. This text was known as early as the Renaissance and has inspired many artists. Late 19th century, circa 1880. Dimensions: W: 32cm, D: 30cm, H: 30cm.
- Reference :
- 959
- Availability :
- Sold
- Width :
- 32 (cm)
- Height :
- 30 (cm)
- Depth :
- 30 (cm)
- Identify Exists:
- False
