C. 100-200 AD. Roman. A bronze cast figure of a winged cupid. Cupid is depicted as a child in the round, nude and winged. Atop his head is a full head of a carefully modelled, flowing hair. His facial expressions are well-delineated, with his fully developed nose and heavily lidded eyes creating a strangely adult countenance. His wings are outstretched in flight. His chubby arms and legs are outstretched, and his hands are open, as if grasping. A cylindrical peg projecting from his body would originally have been used to attach this figure to a piece of furniture or a larger bronze composition. Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection; he is often depicted on Roman art as a symbolic representation of love. Excellent condition; beautiful patina; on a custom stand.Size: L:With Stand: 50mm / W:35mm ; 80g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK and European art market.