This is a finely cast antique French spelter figurine possibly by the famous sculptor August Moreau (1834-1917), who often represented Spelter  figures such as this and also others representing Cupid and Psyche as children, as allegory of Erotism and Platonism A nice  patinated bronze with tarnished brass. 

The  Cupid that I  am selling are  the photos  of  Grey Patina Spelter  Statue.

(I saw on Ebay  another Spelter of same  model  more gold in  color - that is  attributed to  Moreau--see photo    -it was previously listed on  Ebay- signature Moreau at base  that looks to be a similar statue as the one I am listing)

Description:

Cupid  winged figure of cupid putti and is holding a  Dove.This  is a charming Statue and  a very pretty alegant item. It has a vintage  patina with detailed facial features  and ethereal lovely expression. The workmanship is outstanding.The cupid is  in a very rich and  dark bronze patina with highlights.  For lovers of  the Renaissance or a romance of the Victorian era. 

 Size:About 12  inches  tall 

Spelter is a synonym for a zinc alloy. Figurines, candlesticks, and other pieces were made of spelter and given a bronze or painted finish. The metal has been used since about the 1860s to make statues, table wares, and lamps that resemble bronze

 It is  very similar in design and quality to the figures of   French  Artist  Garnier  or Moreau,best known for creating  statues  in  bronze and spelter.

 Condition: The  dark  patina finish on the metal  for its age has  some   color loss, but still in good condition.

 I have  another  Spelter Cupid listed on Ebay.

Provenance : This Antique item was part of my family's collection and sat for over 50 years on a shelf next to the finest of Antique Cupids, some of which  were  dated in the 18th  Century.

Cupid has always played a role in the celebration of love and lovers. He is known as a mischievous, winged child, whose arrows would pierce the hearts of his victims causing them to fall deeply in love. Famous  European porcelain designers loved creating Cupids in different poses, often humorously conceived in some  of the finest porcelain painting studios from 1887 to 1949, often  found attached to bowls and urns.