A limewood carved cherub’s head with lovely historic paint and a very serene expression. Limewood was favoured by carvers for its forgiving nature allowing the craftsman to carve almost against the grain of the wood. English, circa 1685.
Height: 20cms (8 inches)
Width: 18cms (7 inches)
Depth: 7.5cms (3.5 inches)
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