Late 19th C. Cast stone Summer Cherub

An allegorical sculpture of a putto in the Louis XV style, crafted in France in the late 19th century. This fully three-dimensional figure is made of cast stone with a reddish-brown painted finish designed to emulate historical terracotta sculptures. Positioned on a rectangular base before a rocaille motif with an acanthus scroll, the figure is posed in a gentle body twist to the left. In its hands, the putto holds an arrangement of fruits, supporting its iconographical classification as an allegory of summer. Details include drapery wrapped around the hips, antique-style sandals, and a hairstyle decorated with beaded strands in relief. The condition displays an age-appropriate patina, natural fading of the painted finish, and minor surface wear.