Enfants au Coeur

Name/Title

Enfants au Coeur

Entry/Object ID

MP.2004.5

Description

Statue of two putti wrestling: left cupid wearing arrow, with hand on other putto's shoulder and heart; right putto with right hand on shoulder; foot placed atop roses and trophy of love.

Artwork Details

Medium

Terra cotta

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ambroise Tellier

Date made

circa 1860

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36 in

Diameter

22 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 36 x 22 in. (91.4 x 55.9 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Wings missing on both figures, chips along edges of both round edges of base, crack in center from base of draped fabric towards feet of figures.

Notes

Remarks: Reduced hornet's nest, spiders, and loose dust and dirt with a soft bristle brush and vacuum. Washed surface with Vulpex and water. Removed paint with a commercial paint stripper and rinsed well with water using a medium pressure 2400 PSI water to remove any residue. Introduced Sika-Dur epoxy putty into the seam of the proper left arm and clamped into place. Removed the loose head and the corroded steel pipe holding in into the body. Removed the old loose plaster from inside the head and shoulder areas. Replaced the plaster in head and shoulder areas, drilled the plaster to accept a new 5/8"x6" stainless steel rod. Secured the pin and head with Sika -Dur epoxy resin. Filled losses and new joins with a putty made from epoxy resin filled with calcium carbonate and fumed silica. Inpainted fills to match surrounding patina.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.73 - Stereograph - Related

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Complex, Coach House - Basement

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial