18th Century Mounted Carrara Marble Cherub – Italian Angelic Sculpture on Iron Base

This exquisite 18th century Carrara marble cherub head captures the soft innocence and spiritual serenity typical of early Italian religious sculpture. Hand-carved with remarkable detail, the cherub’s delicate facial features are framed by a halo of stylized wings, symbolizing divine presence and protection. Mounted on a later custom iron base , this piece transforms from architectural fragment to standalone sculptural artwork . Carved from fine Carrara marble , prized for its luminous quality, the cherub exudes both grace and historical reverence—ideal for collectors of Italian antiques, religious art , or neoclassical décor.

Dimensions: Overall: 23.75"H x 10.75"W x 9.5"D Head 11"H x 10.75"W x 8"D Base: 8" Square Place of Origin: c.1800