Antique bronze Cherub sculpture/figurine/ statue, By Victor Rousseau 1900-1940s

Description

Approximately 15 inches tall and base is 6 inches in diameter.
The wonderful Vintage Rousseau Bronze Cherub is in excellent condition. Additionally, the piece that the cherub is not attached and can be removed.. (see pics)
Attributed to Victor Rousseau based upon other Cherubs he produced. He signed his work in two different ways – either Victor Rousseau or just Rousseau. The R on this one is very similar to his other works. It stands just over 14 ¾”tall and has no founders marks. His works are highly prized and sought after. One of the most famous Belgium sculptors. This bronze is most likely from the 1920's-30's A little history on him: Victor Rousseau (Feluy, 16 December 1865 – Vorst, 17 March 1954) was a Belgian sculptor and medalist. Rousseau was of Walloon heritage and descended from a line of stonemasons. He began carving stone at age 11, working at the site of the Law Courts of Brussels, designed by architect Joseph Poelaert. He later apprenticed under sculptor Georges Houtstont, and took classes at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. A winning competition entry for the Prix Godecharle in 1890 gave Rousseau the chance to travel in England, Italy, and two full years in France, after which he returned to the atelier of Belgian sculptor and teacher Charles van der Stappen for another two years, 1887 through 1889. Rousseau himself served as professor of sculpture at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts from 1901 through 1919, and as director from 1919 through 1922 (succeeding van der Stappen in that role) and then again from 1931 through 1935.