Antique Napoleon III alabaster sculpture depicting a winged cherub

Antique alabaster sculpture depicting a winged cherub from the Napoleon III period, mid-19th century. The statue rests on an oval base with a rocky terrain design, where the cherub is seated on a rock. The cherub gazes joyfully at a butterfly resting on his right arm, in a sweet and sensual pose. This work is of great value and displays high sculptural quality, highlighted by the attention to anatomical details. Origin: 19th century France.