19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Putto Oil Lamp Pinocchio AB - 104442 - 040522

AB - 104442 - 040522

Exhibits minor signs of wear including scratches/scuffs

retaining strong sculptural presence and unmistakable utilitarian character

5" x 3" x 5

14" W x 18" H

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Putto Oil Lamp Pinocchio AB - 104442 - 040522Antique bronze oil lamp with figural putto, or cherub, supporting the central stem. This piece is in the Grand Tour style, most prevalent in the 17th 19th centuries. The style takes its name from the traditional trip through Europe undertaken by upper class young European men of sufficient means and rank, typically around the 21st birthday. Despite taking much of its inspiration from Italy, the style also borrows from French, German, Belgian, and