Antique French Ormolu Figural Mount Depicting Winged Putto in Chariot Vintage

Antique French Ormolu Figural Mount Depicting Winged Putto in Chariot VintageAdditional 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. The mount displays crisp casting in key areas such

and red morocco spine labels

acquired on the secondary market

Writing slopes became essential personal objects in the 18th and 19th centuries

Weighted and hollow underside consistent with decorative but functional bronze candlesticks

Fair held in Civray

One side depicts a small chapel or rural building with a red roof and adjoining structure

Paper text block with gilt edges

A handwritten inscription reads:

likely representing Diana (Artemis) - the Roman/Greek goddess of the hunt

Paulus Potter was one of the most important animal painters of the Dutch Golden Age

known for luxury confectionary

and minor enamel losses consistent with age and use