| |
Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc.
Fine 17th, 18th, and 19th Century
Antiques
Professional antiquarian since 1971.
Member of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America,Inc.
|
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
Amor
/
Cupid
, the god of love and companion of
Aphrodite
or
Venus
; the Roman,
genius
, a type of guardian spirit; or sometimes the Greek,
daemon
, a type of messenger spirit, being halfway between the realms of the human and the divine.
- Wikipedia
|
|
Here, a 17th or 18th century putti dances with a floral cartouche in each hand. In oak and walnut, the carving is quick and precise. Long ago, he was perhaps covered with a painted and gesso finish. Now mounted on a substantial verde marb veneered base he brings cheer to all in his view. H. 84"(overall), w. 25" at the greatest. The marble pedestal is 42"tall, width 12" by 12". Your own guardian spirit for $3800.
|
|
A lively British oil on canvas by Edmund Bristow,
1787-1876 picturing Mr. William Loft of Thorpe, riding near Alford with his two greyhounds. 22 1/4 x 30 inches (56.5 x 76.2 cm) .
Mr. Loft was a gentleman yeoman and a breeder of courser greyhounds. These, got by Sir Charles Bunbury's "Spring," a black and white bitch with pronounced bulldog blood, were much celebrated.
Take advantage of the rare opportunity to seat your guests at the table on 18th century Louis XV side chairs. Each has a carved, molded frame with rosettes at the apron above graceful cabriole legs. All are in an old red velvet which will need prompt replacement. Ex-French and Company, New York . H.38", w. 18", d. 22". $2400 for the set of eight.
Images for enlargement promptly supplied at your request. All of the items pictured here are available at the time of publication.
Please call or email with your thoughts and needs. We enjoy hearing from you and will do our best to tempt you will new arrivals each week. Antiques here are offered first to our subscribers before these pieces are added to our website. We are glad to make shipping suggestions.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
We look forward to hearing from you,
Bob Riesberg
ph: 651 457-1772
Robert J. Riesberg Antiques, Inc.
|
|
| |
|
