The Lyre Cherub
The cherub of music and poetry
 
Sonata Relics Collection
Handcrafted Collector Object
 
A romantic reliquary-inspired heart created as part of the Sonata Relics collection by Cat-arzyna Maison.
At its centre rests an image of a cherub holding a classical lyre, an enduring symbol of music, poetry and artistic devotion. Inspired by antique European decorative arts, faded chapel paintings and forgotten aristocratic interiors, the piece evokes the atmosphere of a treasured object preserved within a private archive.
The heart is crowned with delicate ornamentation and finished with decorative tassels, creating a graceful silhouette reminiscent of antique devotional relics and collector curiosities.
Every piece is individually handcrafted and intentionally aged, revealing layers of ivory patina, timeworn texture and subtle imperfections that contribute to its unique character.
 
DETAILS
• Handcrafted and individually finished
• Cherub with Lyre design
• Central image dimensions: 15 cm × 15 cm(5.9" × 5.9")
• Overall width: 24 cm(9.44")
• Overall height including tassel: 37 cm(14.56")
• Finished in aged ivory and antique patina tones
• Decorative collector object
• One-of-a-kind appearance
 
INSPIRATION
Inspired by:
• 18th century European decorative arts
• Swedish Gustavian interiors
• French château collections
• antique musical symbolism
• museum archives and devotional relics
 
STYLING
Beautifully displayed within:
• music rooms
• libraries
• romantic bedrooms
• collector cabinets
• Swedish Gustavian interiors
• French country homes
• seasonal decorative displays
 
Each piece is individually handcrafted and therefore naturally unique. Variations, irregularities and signs of intentional ageing are part of the artistic character of the work.
CAT-ARZYNA MAISON
Royal Archive Collection