Antique Bronze Sculpture Sleeping Child

A sweet antique sculpture of a sleeping child surrounded by a swirl scrolled leaf shape, very art nouveau aesthetics A beautifully French style small, sleeping putto cherubic figure, shaped into a heavy solid piece of bronze. approximate weight 320g Its polished flat surface make it a perfect desk weight A sleeping putto symbolises a temporary peace from the trials of love. In religious settings, the sleeping putto bridges the gap between the earthly world and the divine. within the home this subject is usually chosen to evoke a warm sense of serenity, cozy comfort, and traditional charm. Lovely piece that is very tactile with good patina Dimensions: Length: 7cm Width: 5.5cm