Featured What do I have here? A 4 cherubim rough clay brooch?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Bookahtoo, Jul 20, 2021.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I got this piece at a barn sale. I'm not sure it was originally a brooch but it has a pin glued to the back of it now.

    It is about 2" across. It looks like some pieces of some sort of clay were cut and/or molded, smooshed together, crimped around the edges like an amateur pie crust, then baked. It is extremely rough and porous, but definitely fired.

    Any ideas?

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    Bookahtoo, Jul 20, 2021
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  2. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Looks like something I would see at a crafts fair, I don't see why it wuld not have originally ben made as a pin :)
     
    Marie Forjan, Jul 21, 2021
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  3. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks Marie.
     
    Bookahtoo, Jul 21, 2021
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  4. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It may be copying a sculptural work, or inspired by a painting. I'm thinking it is impressed from a mold rather than carved. But could be wrong. These are just first thoughts, don't really know.
     
    Figtree3, Jul 22, 2021
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  5. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I think it is a combination of molding and cutting.
     
    Bookahtoo, Jul 22, 2021
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Sounds good!
     
    Figtree3, Jul 22, 2021
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  7. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    It looks like studio pottery clay and it looks good enough to eat. Like a crispy brown cookie! Otherwise I know nothing.

    It's very appealing though and I wonder if it's a one-of-a-kind, one time art project or a studio potter's offerings made in multiples.
     
    LauraGarnet02, Jul 22, 2021
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  8. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Oh, it does! I hadn't thought of that.
     
    Figtree3, Jul 22, 2021
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  9. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

    I think Fig is on to something. I just searched "architectural sculpture famous churches cherubs" and came up with with several groups of three little cherub heads arranged together in sculptures. And a few candidates for the larger cherub that seems to be on OverWatch of the smaller three.

    The only way I can search images with this Android phone is through a built-in program called Lens, which takes away my ability to make bookmarks and links, so I come back empty-handed. I have to get an unGoogled phone, I despise this thing but it's better than nothing I guess.
     
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  10. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    OOHHHH, maybe it was sold in a museum shop?
     
    Marie Forjan, Jul 22, 2021
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  11. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Or maybe it was something an older child made in Sunday School.
     
    Bookahtoo, Jul 22, 2021
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