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Early 1950's Price List for merchant orders (pictures below)
The price sheet above lists available products along with merchant pricing used when retailers placed orders with the studio. Numbers missing from the list are for items that had already been discontinued.
This document was discovered in a set of archived files the studio donated to the Syracuse University Library in 1970. It lists design numbers from 200-299, 2000-2018 and 701-716. The Cybis product line at that time was chinaware, almost entirely of a religious nature. Other documents in the file (where this list was found) were from 1956 which seems to indicate this merchant's price sheet was produced prior to that date. Since the sheet isn't dated, there's no way to know when it was produced. However,
based on content it can be narrowed down to a 1954-1955 timeframe.
It is of significant importance to note the studio maintained a strict narrative stating no records or lists were kept of early sculptures. For example, one disclaimer printed on the top of the page titled Collectors Guide of Cybis Porcelain Art Sculptures in the 1972 catalog includes these words, "In the early years no formal records were kept and it is difficult at this late date to list each porcelain released by the studio". Clearly records were kept as this retailer's cost sheet and several other records now indicate. For research purposes it is fortunate these records were archived at the university as they are now publicly available. This list provides extremely valuable information the studio claimed was simply no longer available. At least one other copy of this list survived and is in the hands of a collector. It is highly probable other records including salesmen's catalogs, additional (older) merchant's price lists, order forms, brochures and retail price lists exist. Anyone in possession of additional resources that could enhance the historical content found here is welcome to send a message through the Contact form! All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Philip F. Mooney, (right) Administrative Director of the Manuscript Division of the Syracuse University Library, receives one of the official leather-bound volumes containing the Cybis corporate papers from Joseph W. Chorlton, Cybis President.
(Image purchased from Historic Images)
June 11, 1970
Several boxes of records were "donated" to the Syracuse University Research Library in 1970. A fire in the studio's offices resulted in the loss of many of the early records. It's possible that incident motivated this donation in order to protect salvaged documents.
According to an article published in the Trenton Times, Syracuse received leather-bound corporate documents as part of the donation. The irony of this "donation" is that within a few years the studio requested a large volume of the archive be returned. The remaining items included bank statements, payroll information, correspondence with retailers and salesmen and miscellaneous other documentation. Obviously, it is fortunate these boxes were left behind and are now publicly available. This document alone fills in dozens of gaps on items produced which are not documented in Cybis publications. If all historic records listing early works were lost in the fire, it may have been a fluke this price sheet was "misfiled". It's possible no one was aware such a copy survived. But based on the studio's own historical accounts, that assumption may be too generous.
It is well known the studio attempted to dis-affiliate Cybis from the Cordey China Company. It appears efforts were also made to conceal much of the studio's first five years when it was largely recognized for producing "distinguished religious art pieces" in fine china. Almost everything on the list above and images below are religious items.
The following images correspond to each design number on the list with the name/description provided, measurement given and wholesale price shown. As images currently not available are found, this page will be updated. Keep in mind, prices shown are wholesale. Most merchants priced goods at Net x 2 + 10% or more. Cybis would later introduce required retail pricing.
Missing design numbers on the above list that have been identified
As soon as the studio began developing a new introduction, a design number was assigned for that sculpture. In some cases, a number was issued and the design process began, but for whatever reason the decision was made to cancel development and the item was never released or sold. This happened with greater frequency in the studio's later years than it did early on. In the merchant's price list shown above, there are 22 missing numbers which are not listed. These most likely are for sculptures that were fully developed, released and had been withdrawn from production with a closed status. It may be possible one or more were canceled and never produced but that was not common early on. Items exist in this collection marked with numbers not shown on the list above. This confirms they were closed pieces when this list was distributed to merchants. Items identified with missing design numbers are shown in the last section on this page. The section will be updated in the future as additional items are found.
200 Madonna Bust, 4 1/2" Priced $1.25
201 Madonna Bust, ruffled lace edged veil, 4 1/2" Priced $1.75
202 Our Lady of Grace, 9 1/2" Priced $3.75
204 St. Therese 10 1/2" Priced $6.25
206 Sacred Heart of Mary Bust, 7" Priced $2.75
207 Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust, 7" Priced $2.75
208 Infant Jesus of Prague, 12" Priced $8.75
209 The Assumption, 13" Priced $15.00
211 Sacred Heart of Jesus, 11" Priced $4.00
212 Our Lady of Lourdes, 12" Priced $5.00
213 Madonna bust with ruffled lace edged veil, 7" Priced $2.75
217 St. Anthony with Child Jesus, 9" Priced $3.75
218 Sacred Heart of Jesus, 8 1/4" Priced $2.75
220 Our Lady of Fatima, 9 1/4" Priced $3.75
221 Angel with braided hair, 4 1/2" Priced $1.00
224 Angel, 5" Priced $1.00
225 Sculptured Christ Head 12 1/4" Priced $12.50
226 Sculptured Madonna Head 12 1/4" Priced $12.50
228 Angel with halo, 7" Priced $1.75
229 Bust, Madonna in Praying attitude, 12 1/4" Priced $12.50
230 Child Jesus with Heart, 5" Priced $1.00
231 Small-Madonna & Child plaque 2 1/2" Priced $.75
232 Infant of Prague, 6 1/2" Priced $2.25
233 Angel head Plaque 4 1/2" Priced $1.25
234 Angel head Plaque 4 1/2" Priced $1.25
235 Madonna & Child with halo 6 1/2" Priced $1.75
236 Our Lady of Grace 7 1/2" Priced $2.25
237 Child Jesus with Cross, 7" Priced $2.25
241 Christ's Face wall plaque, 6" Priced $.75
242 Prayer Plaque, 4" Priced $1.50
244 Christ Bust, 6 1/2" Priced $2.50
245 Blessed Virgin Mary Bust, 6 1/2" Priced $2.50
247 Infant of Prague, 10 1/2" Priced $5.00
249 St. Philomena 7 1/2" Priced $2.25
250 Prayer Plaque Vase 3 1/2 x 6 1/4" Priced $2.50
251 & 252 Immaculate Conception 17 1/2 & 12 1/2" Priced $17.50 & 5.00
253 Ecce Homo, 11" Priced $7.50
254 Mater Dolorosa, 11" Priced $7.50
255 Wall Bracket -- Top, 4 1/2 x 3 1/4" Priced $2.25
256 St. Francis with Birds, 12" Priced $5.00
257 Choir Boy at Prayer, 5" Priced $1.50
258 Choir Girl at Prayer, 5" Priced $1.50
259 Choir Boy with song book, 5" Priced $1.50
260 Choir Girl with song book, 5" Priced $1.50
261 St. Joseph with Child Jesus, 11" Priced $4.50
262 The Good Shepherd, 11" Priced $4.50
263 Naughty Angel with finger at mouth, 4" Priced $1.25
264 Naughty Angel, reclining forward, 3 x 4", Priced $1.25
265 Naughty Angel, reclining backward, 3 x 4", Priced $1.25
266 Crucifixion Plaque, 4 x 5" Priced $1.00
267 Cherub Plaque, left, 5 1/2 x 7" Priced $1.50
268 Cherub Plaque, right, 5 1/2 x 7" Priced $1.50
269 St. Francis holding cross, 11 1/2" Priced $4.50
270-281 Nativity 12 piece Priced $.75 - $1.35
282 Shrine, 8 1/2" Priced $3.00
283 Our Lady of Grace, 4 1/2" Priced $.75
285 Bust Madonna & Child, 9" Priced $4.00
286 St. Jude, 15 1/2" Priced $12.75
287 Madonna & Child on base, 11 1/2" Priced $5.50
288 Madonna & Child Bust, 6" Priced $2.75
290 St. Jude, 12" Priced $5.00
291 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, 13" Priced $7.50
293 Madonna bust with lace collar (no base), 6 1/2" Priced $3.75
294 Frame Plaque, 7 x 7" Priced $3.00
294 Frame Plaque, 7 x 7" Priced $3.00
295 Frame Plaque, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2" Priced $2.75
294 Frame Plaque, 7 x 7" Priced $3.00
296 Scroll plaque, 4 1/2" Priced $1.50
297 Stella Marutina, 5" Priced $1.25
298 Angel Head on pink ribbon, 5 1/2" Priced $2.25
298 Angel Head on pink ribbon, 5 1/2" Priced $2.25
299 Angel Head on blue ribbon, 5 1/2" Priced $2.25
298 Angel Head on pink ribbon, 5 1/2" Priced $2.25
2000 Kneeling angel at prayer, 5" Priced $2.25
2000 Kneeling angel at prayer, 5" Priced $2.25
2001 Kneeling angel with arms at breast, 5" Priced $2.25
2000 Kneeling angel at prayer, 5" Priced $2.25
2002 Madonna with crossed arms at breast, 10 1/2 Priced $10.00
2003 Madonna with Child - Halos, 13 1/2" Priced $17.50
2004 Sorrowful Madonna, 10 1/2", Priced $7.50
2005 Crucified Christ, 10 1/2", Priced $7.50
2006 Angel in praying attitude, 13 1/2" Priced $12.50
2007 Madonna & Child bust, 4" Priced $1.75
2008 St. Pius (no base), 8" Priced $2.50
2009 Nun at prayer, 5 1/2" Priced $1.50
2010 Nun with song book, 5 1/2" Priced $1.50
2011 Pieta, 9 1/2" Priced $4.25
2012 Angel praying, 4" Priced $1.00
2013 Madonna bust with lace ruffled veil, 4 1/2" Priced $1.75
2014 Adoring Angel, 4 1/2" Priced $2.50
2015 Madonna & Child plaque, 8" Priced $4.50
2017 Sacred heart of Jesus plaque, 5 x 4", Priced $1.50
2018 Sacred Heart of Mary plaque, 5 x 4", Priced $1.50
701 Bud vase, 5 1/4" Priced $1.50
702 Bud vase, 4" Priced $1.25
703 Vase with holy picture, 4" Priced $2.25
704 Candlestick Holder, L & R Priced $1.25
705 Vase-Clover shaped opening, 7 1/2" Priced $2.75
706 Round Rosary box, 4 1/2" Priced $2.75
707 Oval Rosary box, 4 1/2 x 3" Priced $2.50
708 Vase-Round opening, 6 1/2" Priced $2.75
709 Rosary tray, 7 1/2 x 3 1/2" Priced $1.75
711 Candlestick - planter, L & R 5 1/2 x 6 1/2" Priced $2.00
716 Tray for rosary, 6 x 4" Priced $1.25
716 Tray for rosary, 6 x 4" Priced $1.25
Closed/Discontinued items with numbers missing from the list
Missing design #214
Madonna with child bust figurine. Measures 4" tall. This small bust is similar to #2007 which had a small lace border added where gold trim exists on this piece. This bust was likely closed so 2007 could be issued since the two were alike. There was no need to produce both.
Missing design #238
Left angel candle holder. Measures 8 3/4" tall. These left and right candlesticks are detailed in the Other Decorative items section.
Missing design #239
Right angel candle holder. Measures 8 3/4" tall
Missing design #243
Mary holding Jesus book style wall plaque.