Lead-tin sculpture

I am studying a polychromed sculpture of little Jesus made in
lead-tin, from the XVIII century. The polychromy is oil-based paint
with pigments. The sculpture of little Jesus is also called "Divine
Love" - "Little Jesus Cupid" and is a representation of Cupid,
dressed, with an arc and arrows. I am studying lead and lead-tin
sculptures and would like if someone has documentation or knows of
examples of such sculpture in Europe. I am searching in terms of
conservation/materials analysis of these sculptures, in terms of
history and their execution process.

Andreia Ribeiro
Metal Conservator
Instituto Portugues de Conservacao e Restauro
Rua das Janelas Verdes no 37
1249-018 Lisboa
Portugal


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