{"product_id":"antique-french-ormolu-figural-mount-depicting-winged-putto-in-chariot","title":"Antique French Ormolu Figural Mount Depicting Winged Putto in Chariot","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdditional Description: An elegant and highly decorative French ormolu (gilt bronze) mount, featuring a finely cast winged putto or cherub reclining within a classical chariot, surrounded by scrolling acanthus, clouds, and floral elements. The figure extends forward with dynamic movement, creating a strong sense of motion and theatricality typical of late Louis XV and Louis XVI revival ornamentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mount displays crisp casting in key areas such as the wings, facial features, and drapery, with a warm, aged gilt surface that has developed a desirable patina over time. The reverse reveals attachment points, indicating it was originally part of a larger decorative object—likely a casket, vitrine, clock case, or fine piece of furniture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of mount was commonly used in high-quality French decorative arts of the 19th century, particularly in Parisian workshops producing luxury objects in the Rococo and neoclassical taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: 19th century (Louis XV\/XVI revival period)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory: During the 19th century, French decorative arts saw a revival of 18th-century styles, with artisans producing elaborate gilt bronze mounts for furniture, boxes, and decorative objects. These mounts were often individually cast and applied to elevate otherwise simple forms into luxury goods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Ormolu (gilt bronze)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: TBD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers: Wear consistent with age including surface rubbing to gilding, minor oxidation, and residue from previous attachment; losses or separation from original object; unmounted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319588827391,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/553c546e-a68b-456a-823b-05196ed23ca5.png?v=1774190154","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/antique-french-ormolu-figural-mount-depicting-winged-putto-in-chariot","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}