Continental Renaissance Revival Corner Chair with Putto Head
A Continental Renaissance revival corner chair, 19th century, the curved back rest with applied putto head, beneath foliate carved splats, the seat covered in red leather upholstery, 27.56 in. high, 18.50 in. wide, 9.45 in. deep
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- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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