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Thursday, November 10, 2011

{6 Antique & Vintage Italian Angels, Cherubs Putti}

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From Italy I have 11 different antique and vintage handcarved wooden Angels, Cherubs, Putti. In my previous post {Our Living Room ANGELS - CHERUBS} ←click link. I did show you the ones that we have brought back from our trips. They are permanently displayed in our living room, not only for Christmas. My ANGELS - CHERUBS - PUTTI are the REAL thing, made out of special wood and hand carved in South Tyrol, Italy. 
Due to the long winters, with lots of snow in that region, from October till April, they have taken up this ancient art since the 1700s. They use only high quality wood from Linden, Maple and Cendia Pine trees. This Cendia Pine tree, also called Swiss pine or Arolla pine, grows at a high altitude, in the Alps. Wood carvings are expensive and that is because the tree has to be 75 years old before they can start drying it in a natural surrounding for several years, before the actual carving is done.
This is a beautiful painted Cherub head looking to the left with an eye from its back for hanging. It is quite large with 8" width and height. I do have the one that is looking to the right also, so they could be hung as a pair.
Stunning craftsmanship from those artists in South Tyrol, Italy... 
The angel wears even a head band. 
It is with sadness that they have closed in 2020 and here is an informative video: ANRI. Of time and tradition ←click for video
This angel looks to the right...
Look at those details! Available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics
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One angel has two stickers from Anri, Italy and the other one has only one sticker (the left green one).
The ANRI company founded in 1912 by Anton Riffeser closed its business in 2020 ←click link.
Those ANRI Woodcarving pieces will become very rare and valuable...
It takes three months to create an ANRI wood carving! ←click link for more info.
Beautiful antique Angel - Putto hand carved in wood from South Tyrol, Italy and hand painted with 23 Ct gold.
Available at my Zen Cart powered on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics
Eye in back for hanging.
Some touch ups with red... Have a look here at: Salcher, South Tyrol, Italy ←click link for some price indications, considering that this antique one is 13 cm.
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ANTIQUE Angel - Putto with horn from Italy. Done in hand painted wood and covered with 23 Ct gold.
See my Zen Cart on line boutique: Mariette's Back to Basics for more info.
There is quite some 23 Ct gold used for the back too. An eye for hanging is attached to the wood.
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Beautiful Italian Wedding Angel - Cherub, holding up the wedding rings and a heart...
Lots of 23 Ct gold leaf on this one. 
Such a lovely angel!
Quite some gold leaf in the back...
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The same size and also in gold antique Wedding Angel with Heart and Rings ←click link
Here I have very rare 1920s solid oak Putti!
The crafts people in South Tyrol know how to create some heavenly pieces!
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{Our foster-daughter Anita} created this for us. She is a graphic designer in Indonesia. Far away but close in our hearts.

Related links:
{5 Angels - Putti from Italy & Germany}| previous post by me
{Our Living Room ANGELS - CHERUBS} | previous post by me
{Conrad Moroder, Italy | Angels & Cherubs} | previous post by me


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20 comments:

  1. IaiaNovember 10, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Ciao Henriette, primadi tutto auguri per il tuo anniversario di nozze...deve essere bello stare insieme per così tanti anni...certo, ci saranno difficoltà e momenti bui, ma insieme si riesce a sperare meglio certi momenti difficili della vita. Io se Dio vuole mi sposerò l'anno prossimo, ma anche se comincio ad essere in là con gli anni sento la necessità di fare questo passo solo ora...
    Ti auguro ancora tanti anni di felicità!
    Buona giornata Alessandra

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  2. ClaudiaNovember 10, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    what a wonderful Angel-Collection!
    They are beautiful!

    Sending love and hugs
    Claudia

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  3. AdyNovember 10, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    sono così romantici!

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  4. It's meNovember 10, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful angels darling...and congratulations !!!!...nice picture of you two.......seize the day.....love ...xxx..

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  5. orchid0324November 10, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Dearest Mariette.
    Your angels are Beautiful and also hold kind of diffrent touch for the eastern people like me.

    Oh, what a fabulous card you received from Anita♬♬♬ I was so moved by the wonderful design. So marvelous, you two are really beautiful having a flower behind your back♡♡♡ You must be very proud of her.
    Congratulations on your 28th anniversary, my dear friend!!!
    Blessing to you two, xoxo Orchid*

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  6. highheeledlifeNovember 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Oh la la!! These are all breath taking beautiful!!! I wish I could get them all ... But the left and right looking ones are going to be perfect by the twin beds in our bedroom we have set up, for our God children!! Just ordered them at your boutique.

    MERCI! my dear friend for once again sharing such wonderful pieces of art with us and offering beautiful treasures in your boutique!!

    May you have a beautiful and peaceful day!! xo Blessings, HHL

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  7. Villa KönigNovember 10, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Wonderful angels! Hugs Yvonne

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  8. LorraineNovember 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary... you look beautiful and very slim!
    Love,
    Lorraine

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  9. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Prachtige engelen, Mariette!
    Van harte gefeliciteerd met jullie trouwdag!
    Liefs,
    Nicole

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  10. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandNovember 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    zunächst meinen herzlichsten Glückwunsch zum 28. Hochzeitstag. Ihr seid schon einen langen Weg gemeinsam gegangen. Ich wünsche euch noch viele glückliche Jahre.
    Ich finde die Putten wunderschön. Da hat du ein kleines Vermögen angesammelt.
    Liebe Abendgrüße schickt dir
    Irmi

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  11. Lebenslust was sonstNovember 10, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Liebe Mariette ,Herzlichsten Glückwunsch zu Euren Hochzeitstag wie schön Ihr seid auf diesen Bild!Es ist etwas wunderbares wenn man so viele gemeinsame Jahre zusammen sein darf.Alles Liebe Glück und Gottes Segen für dich und Peter.
    Oh ja die Engeln sind so zauberhaft,ich liebe sie auch.Liebe Grüße schicke ich dir-Edith.

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  12. Savannah GrannyNovember 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you and Pieter. I hope you have had a wonderful day.
    The angels are beautiful.
    Love to you and Pieter, Ginger

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  13. CatherineNovember 11, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What a pretty card your daughter created for you both! Happy Anniversary to the both of you. I hope you had a wonderful day!
    xo Catherine

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  14. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Wat een mooie engelen! Engelen hebben toch altijd iets speciaals.
    Gefeliciteerd met jullie trouwdag, hopelijk hadden jullie een leuke dag.

    Ik wens jullie een fijn weekend,
    Sandy

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  15. Draffin BearsNovember 11, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Dearest Mariette,

    The Angels are all so beautiful and love the patina, that only comes with age.
    Also how beautiful is your collection of Angels and cherubs around your home.
    Congratulations dear Anita and Pieter on your 28th wedding Anniversary.
    Wishing many wonderful, happy and healthy years for you ahead.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  16. Draffin BearsNovember 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Sorry Mariette, apologies for my mistake, Congratulations dear Mariette and Pieter on your 28th wedding anniversary.
    Here's to many more wonderful years together ahead.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

    (ps I had just written a note to my friend Anita, and was not really thinking - time for a cup of coffee)

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  17. Hold my hand: a social worker's blogNovember 12, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Your collection of angels is adorable!

    Congratulations to you and Pieter on your 28th Wedding Anniversary. Yay!!!

    What a lovely and beautiful couple. You look gorgeous. Anita did a great job, she is so creative.

    Love,

    Doris

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  18. Celestina MarieNovember 12, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Dear Mariette,
    The angels are stunning.

    Happy 28th anniversary my friend. You and your love are a beautiful couple and Anita did a wonderful job creating a treasure of a card. I wish and pray for you many more wonderful years together on your life's journey together. God has blessed you greatly.
    Love your dress, your are stunning!

    Love to you always,
    Celestina Marie

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  19. moNovember 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Your angels are divine.

    As are you.

    *hugs*

    mo

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  20. Fantasie di fataDecember 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Cara Mariette sono dolcissimi questi angioletti :), grazie per gli auguri, ricambio, ti auguro di passare delle bellissime feste in compagnia dei tuoi cari!un bacio
    Elly

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