A pair of Flemish wood cherubs, probably Antwerp Flemish, probably Antwerp, early 18th century

the pendant figures each with one arm raised, their scant drapery flowing over one arm and falling over the opposing thigh

This pair of cherubs are fit to hang on a wall. They exhibit some worming and chips, cracks and some repairs. The arms of both angels were carved separately and attached. The fingers on the left arm of one angel have been repaired and four fingers are missing on the left arm of the other angel as well as five of his toes. These losses do not detract from the overall appearance of the pair.
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The present cherubs would originally have been mounted as part of an architectural interior, possibly over an escutcheon or a devotional painting.