Featured Help me :) again! The world most ugly putti twins?

Hello, I hope you are all doing great. Recently, I found this pair of angels at a fair. I was particularly drawn to them because of their really grotesque appearance. One is slightly bald, the other has bloody eyes, and their expressions are also not the most pleasant, but it was precisely these "flaws" that attracted me to buy them. The craftsmanship is excellent, both in terms of carving and painting. Judging by the wood, they could also be quite old. If anyone has more experience with angels, perhaps you could advise me on which period they belong to? Due to the exaggerations in their appearance, it seems possible that they could be from the 18th century, but I wouldn't mind if they are younger... I would be grateful for any help in finding the answer. Also, I would be happy to hear your opinions on how they look.

 

Can you give us a closeup of any exposed wood/worm holes & the hook ?

 

of course if they are not good enough, I make new ones

 

I forgot about measuring, 30 cm in height

 

Yup...somehow attractive, yet not. Great pair, thanks!

 

I was trying to figure out what the silver white but was and finally realized it's a cloud! Odd, but charming at the same time. Datewise I would guess late 19th/early 20th c.

 

I think you are right on age (18th or earlier), I can't say why but I did need to look up putti for a box I own years ago and these remind me of something I saw. Sorry I couldn't be more help but I think you are on the right track.
https://www.proantic.com/en/1286040-cherubs-in-polychrome-carved-wood-from-the-18th-century.html

 

https://www.antikeo.com/en/catalog/...hrome-carved-wood-from-the-18th-century-64006

 

https://www.chairish.com/product/14...ved-christmas-polychromed-giltwood-cherubs-s2

 

https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Head-of-Cherub/C007E6B709372351

 

I don't think you will find an exact copy because these were carved one off's but the style and aging will be the same, even the paint might be in the same shade.

 

LOL, I was way out age-wise. Many of my WAGs are very wild!