Inspired by François Duquesnoy, Italo-Flemish, late 17th century

left arm raised, a sash across right shoulder, on white marble socle

Overall the condition of the bronze is good with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age. There is a visible joint at the top of the proper left leg and a slightly visible casting joint to the shoulder of the left arm. There is a small hole to the proper left foot. There is some minor greening to the patina in the crevises and there are a few minor chips to the socle.
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The present bronze is inspired by the running figure of Cupid from the two figure group of Apollo and Cupid  by Duquesnoy illustrated by Boudon-Machuel.

RELATED LITERATURE
M. Boudon-Machuel, François du Quesnoy 1597-1643, Paris, 2005, in.55 ex.2 p.264-265