French gilt bronze winged angel statue

French gilt bronze winged angel statue on marble plinth with raised wings in the manner of Hermes. The angel or Putto is well carved and cast in bronze. a pair of chiselled raised wings with crossed arms and in a running pose similar to the classic Hermes sculpture. One foot raised the other on a ball signifying the Earth and resting on a star. The figure is raised on a turned sienna marble pedestal base. French late 19th century Dimensions Height 28cm Diameter 9cm Weight 900 grams