Sleeping Cherub Sketch Appraisal

Graphite Pencil Sketch of a Sleeping Cherub

This item is an original, unframed graphite pencil sketch on white paper, likely from a contemporary sketchbook or artist pad. The composition depicts a sleeping infant with angel wings, commonly referred to as a cherub or putto. The drawing is executed with fine, light strokes, showing a delicate hand. The central figure is shown in profile, resting its head on an arm, with eyes closed in repose. Two feathered wings extend upward from the back, rendered with repetitive, rhythmic linework to define the plumage. The materials used appear to be a standard graphite pencil on a medium-grain, bright white paper stock. The top edge of the sheet shows some minor irregularity, suggesting it may have been torn from a gum-bound or perforated pad. There is no visible artist signature, date, or inscription present. The condition is generally good with no major creases or stains, though the graphite remains smudgable as it does not appear to have been treated with fixative. The style is modern and representational, likely a study or preliminary concept for a larger work.