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Couples - Portraits in Porcelain
With two figures attached to one base or two pieces marketed as a set, couples from the Cybis Studio were well represented.
Tristan & Isolde
Released 1985
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 200 copies, the edition was later increased to include an additional 25 copies for outside the continental U.S. Either production problems or lack of sales mandated a reduction of the declared issue. By 1989 the edition size was lowered to 150 with an additional 15 for distribution outside the lower 48. The sculpture was not listed on the 1990 price list so the studio either received and completed all 165 orders or closed the edition.
Issue / Completed Price
$2,200 $2,975
Design number 5012
While no design or color variations have been seen, what has been noted is that Isolde frequently is detached from the base. It would seem either too little bonding agent was used to attach her or it weakens over time and she comes loose. This piece is also found missing the golden goblet in Isolde's awkwardly positioned left hand.
Measures 14 1/2" tall
Measures 14 1/2" tall
Romeo and Juliet
Released 1985
Design number 5004
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 300 with an additional 30 available for distribution outside the continental U.S.A. The edition was completed in 1989.
It is not uncommon to see this couple badly damaged having been broken off the base.
Issue / Completed Price
$2,200 $3,275
Measures 14 1/2" tall
While no design or color variations have been found among production models, one variation was noted among the studio's archives liquidated at auction in 2019. Juliet has a short pink ribbon on the front of her dress as opposed to the standard long blue one normally seen.
Swan Lake's Odette
Released 1988
Swan Lake's Odette was introduced in the Spring of 1988 as a limited edition restricted to 100 copies. An additional 15 copies were available for distribution outside the continental United States.
Issue / Completed Price
$8,750 $14,995 in 1999
Design number 5043
Due to the sculpture's exorbitant price it's probable that fewer than 25 were produced. Of those sold online the highest edition number documented has been #22.
Measures 14" tall by 16" wide
This sculpture is rare. Of the four documented sales on the secondary market from the last 25 years three had damage. This is likely due to the size which would prohibit it from fitting inside most display cabinets. Sculptures displayed in the open are prone to damage.
The ballerina "Curtain Call" was introduced as a separate stand alone sculpture in 1991. She measures 9 3/4" tall. Her introductory price was $975 which remained the same for the entirety of her production.
Initially introduced as a limited edition restricted to 2,500 copies by 1997 and additional 250 copies had been announced for distribution outside the continental United States. This piece was still available on the 1999 price list and the studio's website in the early 2000's. She is seldom seen on the secondary market. Likely fewer than 100 were produced before the studio ceased all operations.
Enamoured Prince Florimund and Enchanted Princess Aurora
Released 1973
Introduced as limited editions restricted to 500 declared copies. That number (for each sculpture) was lowered by the spring of 1975 to 200 and the edition was listed as completed in 1978. Ironically copies numbered higher than 200 have been sold on the secondary market. Verified sculpture sets numbered 227, 246 and 358 have been documented. It is possible the studio made an error on the new declared edition number similarly to that made on Good Queen Anne.
Issue / Completed Price
$975 $1,125 Florimund
$975 $1,125 Aurora
Design numbers 469 & 470
The porcelain ribbons on Florimund's shoulders are often seen damaged.
Measures 11 1/2" tall each
The official titles used in the studio's catalogs were shown as, "Ballet Sculpture, The Enamoured Prince Florimund" and "Ballet Sculpture, The Enchanted Princess Aurora". However, published price lists did not use the words "Ballet Sculpture".
Note the angel on the top of the pedestal next to Florimund. This was an unexpected addition!
This set is marked AP was likely a sample or test set produced in a pink and blue combination while the pair were in the final phases of development. Obviously, the all blue versions became the surviving design that went to production.
The bases have the bas relief floral designs outlined in gold with the pink accents in the centers of the flowers. Florimund has additional detail painted on his shirt. Small gold leaf designs appear on both sleeves. Aurora has gold arm bands where the blue versions have blue string ribbons at her elbows and wrists. Apart from Aurora's missing ribbons no other design variations are noted.
Yet a third variations exists for Aurora and was also likely a sample item. She has only pink accents and no blue. Pink ribbons adorn her shoulders and sleeves. Her neckline has a pink floral motif. The floor she is dancing on is decorated in pink and blue tile.
A test version for Florimund has the lace on his shoulders decorated with pink accents and the streamers from the bows on his shoulders appear longer than those found on production items.
Here it can be seen the tights Florimund is wearing are decorated with bas relief. This feature is not found on production models. Also his shoes are painted with white decorations. The production models had white shoelaces as shown in the next image.
Florimund appears as graceful as Aurora. Yet when closely observed, he appears to have two left feet! No human can turn or bend a right foot to this position. Clearly the oddity went unnoticed
Knight in Shining Armor
Released 1989
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 25, the studio later announced it would also make three copies for availability outside the continental U.S. It is highly probable that fewer than half were made.
Issue / Completed Price
$25,000 $35,000 in 1999
Design number 5062
Assigned to the Portraits in Porcelain collection, this couple was unidentified and unnamed. Many fairy tales incorporated the story of a chivalrous knight coming to the rescue of a distressed princess. The studio never indicated which, if any tale, this sculpture might represent.
Measures 21" tall
Measures 21" tall
As one of the largest sculptures the studio created, Knight in Shining Armor was a massive 21" tall by 18 1/2" wide
The Bride and Bridegroom
Released 1987 and 1988
The Bride was introduced in the Fall of 1987 and the Bridegroom followed in the Spring of 1988. Upon release, she was assigned to the new category "Wedding Collection". In 1988 that collection name was revised to Wedding, Anniversary, Romance Gift Collection. In 1989 it became the Special Occasion Gifts Collection. By 1990 it was the Special All Occasion Gifts Collection. In 1993 the final collection name was All Occasion Gifts - Anniversary/Wedding/Shower.
Issue / Completed Price
$1,500 $2,750 - Bride (in 1999 )
$1,650 $2,750 - Groom (in 1999)
Design numbers 5051, 5052 & 5058
In 1987 "The Bride" was released as a "Limited Edition" but no declared issue was stated. Then in 1988, her companion named "Bridegroom" was released, also as a "Limited Edition" with no declared issue. The brochure states he is the "Mate to the 50th Anniversary Bride in the Fall 1988 collection" to be released later that year. That statement implied The Bride was being revised for the studio's 50th anniversary in 1989. But no design or color variations were ever released. It would be 1990 before the studio released a declared edition size of The Bride. The October 1990 price list shows an edition size of 1,000. Over the years the name of this sculpture changed. Initially named The Bride, she was quickly renamed to Bride, 50th Anniversary and finally, Bride, Commemorative. Her design number remained 5051 through the name and category changes. It seems the studio made the changes to avoid confusion with the Polish bride, released in 1980 as design 4023 also named, The Bride. Realizing their faux pas, her name was quickly updated. Soon after introduction, a blonde version, design number 5052 was released. During the late 1990's a redhead was added and all three versions were listed as design 5052. The redhead version had a different floral color scheme. No design variations have been found.
Measures 12 1/2" and 13" tall
The Bridegroom was available for one year only as he did not appear on subsequent price lists until 1999. He was reintroduced as a companion to The Bride as a declared limited edition restricted to 1,000. Numerous variations exist for the Bridegroom. later renamed to Groom, 50th Anniversary and finally Bridegroom, Commemorative. At least one secondary market sale exists showing the groom without a pedestal attached to his right side. It is not known if this may have been an early prototype or possibly even a special order. The images from the back reveal no damage indicating a pedestal had been broken off or otherwise detached.
While this image shows the Bridegroom standing on his own two feet, this piece would have a stability issue without any doubt. The pedestal/column was added to create a wider base for the sculpture providing stability so it would not tip over as easily.
The original marketing photo shows ivy with flowers cascading downward from the vase's top.
Variations in the volume of cascading floral decorations appear excessive on some sculptures.
Other sculptures present minimal floral accents which draw more attention to the bride's flowers.
While The Bride was offered as a brunette, blonde and redhead, the Bridegroom has been documented with wider color variations. Three specific color themes have been documented from sales on the secondary market as well as the studio's auctions liquidating remaining archives. The groom has been found in both a white and black tuxedo. One additional tux color appears to be a beige or cream color. The boutonniere on his lapel is yellow which could indicate it was done to match the yellow color scheme of the flowers for the variation of the redheaded bride. All grooms found so far have been brunettes.
Bride and Groom
Released 1988
The Spring of 1988 saw another new category titled the Miniature Bridal Collection. This new bridal couple was actually smaller than many of the sculptures in the Children to Cherish collection. Initially dealers and collectors wondered if this piece was intended to be a wedding cake topper. While it was never specifically denied by the studio, marketing material did not state or imply the sculpture could be used to decorate a wedding cake.
Issue / Completed Price
$675 $795 in 1999
Design number 5056
While this is a small sculpture that did not meet the expectations of most collectors, there are a few nice points worth noting. The bride's bouquet was executed in the typical Cybis style with roses, leaves and ribbons. The groom sports a single rose boutonniere and the bride has a double veil of lace attached to her hat. Additional roses were added to her hair. Without these customized "upgrades" this piece could easily pass for Lefton or Andrea, both of which were produced in Asia. The unfortunate decision to introduce such an item as a Cybis sculpture contributed to the negative perceptions among retailers and collectors alike who realized the quality of the studio's content was in serious decline. In what appeared to be a last ditch effort, Cybis began churning out smaller, lower priced items that never should have carried the Cybis name.
Measures 7" tall
It is no surprise this less than impressive introduction came at a time when the studio began several cost improvement initiatives. Most notable is the fact this specific sculpture was premiered in the studio's first black and white brochure since 1973. The 1989 brochures saw a return to color but they were also the last and final folding brochures issued. A few single page color flyers were produced for 1990. Nothing beyond 1990 is available.
Joggers
Released 1979 and 1980
Introduced as open editions, the joggers were retired and closed in 1981. These two were not well received by collectors and only a few were produced.
Issue / Completed Price
$395 $395 Male
$345 $345 Female
Design numbers 4028 & 4025
Of all adult sculptures released, the joggers were the only pieces not depicting characters from literature or historical content. They depict contemporary people participating in a popular sport. The faces of these two sculptures were actually very realistic and well executed. Unfortunately, the hands and feet were not as well done. The number of orders from retailers indicated a problem. Even fewer were the number of collectors purchasing the sculptures from retailers. The studio quickly cut their losses and retired the Joggers, making only a few.
Measures 14" & 13 1/4" tall
The studio introduced an entirely new category when the male jogger was released. The official name assigned was "Lance, The Jogger". The collection name was introduced as the "Leisure Collection" but was changed the next year to "Sports Scenes" with the next price list. This indicates the studio may have had other plans to introduce additional "sporting" sculptures had these done well. Lance's name was changed to "The Jogger, male". When the female was introduced she was named "Lady Jogger" in the fall of 1980. She was then renamed "The Jogger, female."
