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Bronze Cherub on a Shell
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 8” x 4 ½” x 8” |
A cherub sits atop a ledge rococo in style that surrounds a large shell. The cherub holds a cat-o-nine tails in one hand, a trident spear in the other, attempting to get a conch shell, which houses the inkwell.
Sold for $338 in November 2023
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