A carved wooden furniture adornment, likely a corbel or support element, depicting a reclining figure above a smaller cherubic form. The carving is executed in a dark wood, probably oak or walnut, with a deep, rich patina that speaks to its age and use.
This piece dates from the Victorian era. The wood shows some evidence of wear, particularly around the edges of the main figure's limbs and the smaller cherub's extremities, where the carving has softened over time. There are minor chips and loss of detail consistent with being a section of a larger architectural or furniture fitting.
Notable is the modelling of the hair on the main figure, which has a flowing, almost windswept quality, and the inclusion of small floral elements. The piece retains its original, carved wooden mounting points on the reverse, indicating it was designed to be fixed securely.
EraVictorian ConditionSection of furniture so not complete.
