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Female Figures - Seated, Kneeling & Busts
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Kateri - Lily of the Mohawks 1981
Kateri - Lily of the Mohawks 1981
Kateri - Lily of the Mohawks 1981
Cleopatra Bust 1989
Kateri - Lily of the Mohawks 1981
Kateri - Lily of the Mohawks 1981
Scarlett
Released 1968
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 500 Scarlett was completed in 1974. Early copies were shipped with a wood base as shown above. Few (if any) copies have been sold on the secondary market with the base.
Issue / Completed Price
$450 $825
Design number 459
The production items seen on the secondary market over the last 25 years have all appeared to be the same as the marketing photo used in the initial promotional materials. No design variations have been noted. There are a few minor color variations that exist but none that indicate an intentional change from the studio.
Measures 13" tall (on wood base)
The color of Scarlett's hair can range from light brown to auburn, or more red. Also, the color of the roses at her neckline will range from pink to white with some being white with pink centers. These variations can be contributed to individual artist's style and do not affect value. However, a piece in mint condition with the original wood base would command a premium.
Without the wood base most sculptures measure 12" tall. Areas to inspect for damage on this piece are the lace decorations below each of her sleeves and the leaves and roses at the neckline of her gown. The ribbon in her hair has also been found with the bow broken or ribbons missing.
While not a defect, nor does it affect value, the sash hanging from the back of the chair was meant to be attached to the leg of the chair. Firing often caused gaps as shown in this example above marked #1.
The second Scarlett in the collection, marked #376, has the sash correctly positioned next to the chair leg. Also note the difference in the gold finish on the chair. This is again attributed to the style of the finishing artist and will vary from one sculpture to the next. Each artist mixed his or her own paint so this was a common occurrence.
It is rare to obtain the actual item numbered "1" as first in an edition. These were often shipped to preferred high volume retailers who made them available to special customers. They were also occasionally reserved for special gifts to dignitaries and celebrities. The studio certainly capitalized on the publicity from such promotions. Cybis often advertised a specific sculpture was "now in the collection of a specific royal family member or Hollywood star". The mint condition Scarlett #1 previously shown came from a southern California estate.
Scarlett #376 for some reason was dated with the year 1968 which was the year of release. This oddity is unexplainable as other Scarletts have not been found marked 1968.
Little is known about this sculpture. It has been assumed Scarlett represents the character from the 1939 Academy Award winning feature, Gone with the Wind based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell. However, the 1968 catalog featuring Scarlett on the first page (of the product line available for that year) makes no mention of who this Scarlett is. She was introduced alone and well prior to companion pieces being offered. If she was intended to be Margaret Mitchell's Scarlett it could be safely assumed when Rhett said he was leaving, he meant it. The studio never introduced a male companion for Scarlett.
Persephone
Released 1982
The pagan Greek goddess Persephone, wife of Hades her uncle and the king of the underworld, is depicted in this massive sculpture. Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 200, Persephone was completed after January 1984 but prior to February of 1986.
Issue / Completed Price
$3,250 $ N/A
Design number 4064
A spectacular rendition, this large sculpture has numerous floral adornments in her lap, hands and in her hair. The edition sold out quickly but would later be downsized and reintroduced in two smaller sizes. The Hall of Fame collection was introduced in the early 1990's. These pieces were announced with edition sizes of 500 for the 12 1/2" model and 1,500 for the 10 1/2" model. Few were created and sold. Collectors did not perceive the quality or craftsmanship existed in the later renditions as was evident in the original release. Declining interest in the collectibles market, higher prices and lower quality all contributed to virtually no sales.
Measures 14 1/2" tall
With an average measured height of 14 1/2" tall in the seated position, this sculpture was the largest Portrait in Porcelain released to date in 1982. All portraits previously released were under this size in a "standing position" with most measuring around 13 to 14" tall. Persephone towered over everything the studio had made. Her proportions were extraordinary. Unfortunately for most buyers, she was oversize for the average curio cabinet which meant collectors had to display this piece out in the open and unprotected. Damage often occurred when moved for dusting or when the sculpture needed cleaning itself.
Damage is most often found on the back of her hair where careless handling resulted in breaking off the ribbons and flowers. A missing flower may be hard to spot so examine her closely if making a purchase.
If considering purchasing this sculpture a buyer should compare the piece under consideration closely to pictures of a mint condition copy (such as this one) to guarantee areas of damage are discovered and noted before buying. Damaged items should sell for SUBSTANTIALLY lower prices than the CURRENT market value. On average, a mint piece sells for between 10-20% of the last published retail price. A damaged piece should not bring more than 10-25% of that depending on the severity of the damage.
The floral decorations on the back of the rock she is sitting on are also often damaged.
Nefertiti
Released 1979
Nefertiti was introduced at the peak of the nation's renewed interest in Egyptian art and just as the King Tut exhibit was drawing to a close in New York. More than eight million visited the Tut exhibit and were ready to purchase finer Egyptian art reproductions. As a limited edition restricted to 500 copies, Nefertiti was completed by 1984.
Issue / Completed Price
$2,100 $2,750
Design number 4022
The picture used in the marketing brochure and 1979 catalog portrayed the regal queen seated in splendor wearing her crown and royal necklace. Nefertiti was the most stunning release of the decade. Nothing else the studio created during the 1970's came close to this breathtaking depiction of one of Egypt's most famous queens. This sculpture was the first of many to come in the Portraits in Porcelain collection with a starting price in excess of $2,000. The success of this piece demonstrated collectors were willing to pay significantly higher prices for porcelain art in smaller limited editions.
Measures 12 1/4" tall
Measures 12 1/4" tall
Orders came quickly with the edition fully subscribed sooner than expected. This was a needed change in sales as several recent releases in the Portraits in Porcelain collection had been sluggish resulting in edition reductions by as many as 200 copies. The declared editions had been 750 for most introductions, but Nefertiti was released with a limit restricted to 500. Had her success been better anticipated she'd likely have been released with an issue of 750 copies. The studio could easily reduce edition sizes, but to maintain credibility, could never increase an edition.
Measures 12 1/4" tall
The world famous Nefertiti bust in the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany, was clearly the inspiration for the Cybis sculpture.
As the image in the marketing material and a few early copies reflect, the initial interpretation was a more "Caucasian" Nefertiti with lighter skin tones (as shown above). This soon changed after her release. The overwhelming majority of Nefertiti sculptures are found with the darker orange pigmented skin. It is possible this decision was made to more closely reflect the bust in Berlin. The copy in the picture above on the right, with the lighter skin tone is marked AP while the copy on the left is the standard issue. Lighter versions are extremely rare.
The side view of this sculpture emphasizes the influence of the Berlin bust in the royal crown design and her long slender neck.
Sadly, a number of Nefertiti sculptures are found with damage. This most often is noted on either or both of her index fingers. Several poor restorations have been noted on items sold on the secondary market in recent years.
If buying this piece, another area to inspect for damage is each of the looped ropes connecting the tassels on the corners of the pillow and the two on the back of her throne. These are often poorly repaired or missing.
Abigail Adams
Released 1976
Issued as a limited edition restricted to 750 Abigail's edition was reduced to 600. She was closed with a completed status in 1981.
Issue / Completed Price
$875 $1,125
Design number 487
Her hair has ribbons, flowers and leaves decorating the top and her left side. Most often, these areas are damaged with the ribbons having been broken off. This sculpture, like so many others, should only be handled from the bottom.
Measures 10" tall
Two other areas of damage commonly noted are the floral decorations at her neckline and the quill she holds is often loose or missing.
Originally designed as Betsy Ross to commemorate the bicentennial, the studio revised the figure replacing the flag in her lap with a book and papers and the needle held in her hand with a quill for writing.
This blue copy was sold at action in 2014 in Illinois. She is the only known color variation and is numbered 184. The fact she is #184 should indicate she was made after the initial release, considering 600 copies sold.
The papers in her lap rest on a book. In more than 40 historical sales reviewed, all yellow copies sold had the book and papers positioned at a normal angle as expected for a right-handed person to write a letter. This blue copy has a design variation! The book and papers (a separately molded component attached with slip and fired-not glued) was rotated 90 degrees to the right. This must have been an error during the assembly process as the position of her hand indicates an awkward use of the paper. If the studio had added writing to the "paper" there would be no question, but as it is this appears to be an oddity.
From behind her color scheme differs as her shawl draped over the back of her chair is pink where as the standard issue was blue.
Ballerina on Cue
Released 1963
Released as an open edition in both Parian color and white the Ballerina was retired and closed in 1969. The item pictured above was commonly found in all Cybis marketing material even though this item was never released. The studio revised this piece prior to release. If a Ballerina On Cue sculpture was ever found as pictured above it would be considered extremely rare.
Issue / Completed Price
$75 $125 white
$100 $150 color
Design 423
The original sculpture used for marketing photographs in 1963 was a prototype. It depicts the ballerina sitting on a small dark wood plinth. This "base" was problematic in providing stability as she would easily fall over. The studio changed the base to the commonly found wood platform providing a secure perch for the ballerina. Unfortunately, even though the sculpture was no longer at risk of falling over, she was attached to the base via an anchor bolt and an adhesive material. This "material", likely a gooey bonding agent that never fully set or hardened, allows the ballerina to rock, pivot and swivel. This was an unintended outcome that became apparent over time. Sculptures are often seen with scratch marks on the base where her foot scuffs the wood when rotating during handling.
Measures 12 1/2" tall
The iconic Ballerina On Cue was originally released in the Personages collection but was later moved to the Portraits in Porcelain collection. She along with Dawn and Robin Hood were reassigned to the Children to Cherish collection in the mid 1970's. The last re-assignment is assumed to have been due to the fact she was an open edition and the studio wanted only limited numbered editions in the Portraits in Porcelain collection. The move to the Children's category made no sense as clearly this ballerina was an adult who had long since passed the point of childhood.
The Parian white version was marked "Cybis" under her tutu the same as the color version.
The early color versions were blue. However a quick revision soon after release changed her leotard and tutu to all white.
The graceful pose of her hands and long slender fingers became one of the trademarks of the studio in the early 1960's. The lifelike hands and beautifully sculpted figures had never been seen in American porcelain before. This brought Cybis international recognition as the finest porcelain art studio in operation at the time.
While most copies are marked with the standard hand signed Cybis signature, early copies were marked with the "modernized" cursive Cybis stamp. Unlike the stamp used in the 1950's on Cybis Fine China products, the new stamp utilized an updated font and was only found on porcelain sculptures from the early to mid 1960's until the studio's liquidation sales in 2018-19 . The stamp was found and used on several unmarked items.
Queen Guinevere
Released 1983
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 550 copies (500 U.S., 50 beyond), Queen Guinevere was not completed. Secondary market sales indicate over 325 were made. Shown on the 1999 price list as Near Closing it implied at least 450 copies had been completed.
Issue / Completed Price
$1,650 $3,975 on 1999 price list
Design number 4086
When comparing the marketing photo to sold sculptures it appears Queen Guinevere was released as designed without any changes or modifications. There were design and color variations produced by special order but none have been noted among "regular" production items. These one-off items are rare and considered one-of-a-kind sculptures customized by the studio for a paying customer. While these ARE variations, they are not common as is, for instance, the two ring version of Eleanor of Aquitaine or Cinderella with a red blouse, where several were made and are periodically found.
Measures 10" tall
Measuring only 10" tall Guinevere is a bit on the smaller side. Proportionately she is closer in line with many of the Children to Cherish sculptures being released during this same period. Most seated pieces in the Portraits in Porcelain collection averaged around 12" tall brining Queen Guinevere in on the short side. But her "short-coming" was justified with her companion King Arthur's introduction in 1985. The two were proportionately sized for companion pieces as she would have been 13" tall if standing. He measures 14" tall.
The intricate detail of her throne is evident from the sides and back.
Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks
Released 1981
Kateri Tekakwitha, was introduced as part of the Commemorative collection. She was a limited edition restricted to 100 sculptures available only in Parian white. She was completed in 1984. As a native American of Mohawk and Algonquin descent, She is considered to be the first native-born nun. Kateri, Mohawk for Catherine, took a vow of chastity at the age of 19 converting to Catholicism. She was canonized in 2012 as St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
Issue / Completed Price
$2,875 $2,975
Design number 717
In 1981 Cybis chose to commemorate her in porcelain as a renowned woman of faith. Kateri is a cross-collection sculpture and could have been assigned to the Biblical collection, the Portraits in Porcelain collection, the American Indians collection or to the Commemorative collection where she was in fact placed. She could have been properly assigned to any of these collections.
Measures 13 1/4" tall
The marketing photo (taken at the Vatican in Rome) shows Kateri with no wood base. However, all copies sold on the secondary market have been mounted on a wood base. The intention was to include the base as all marketing material lists her height as 13 1/4". Without the base, she is 11 1/2" tall. No design or color variations are known to exist.
While there are several delicate areas on Kateri that can be easily damaged if improperly handled, the most often noted issue is her cross becoming detached or missing altogether. The cross in her hand was attached with a clear bonding agent that turns yellow over time eventually separating.
Cleopatra Bust
Released 1989
Design number 5065
The official name assigned to this sculpture is Cleopatra Bust. She was introduced in 1989 as a limited edition restricted to 1,000 sculptures for distribution within the continental U.S and another 100 for release outside the continental U.S. She was released as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration along with a companion piece, Anthony. For 1989 only, the special 50th Anniversary gold back stamp was applied.
Original measurements stated in the 1989 brochure were 9 1/2" tall. However, the 1989 and all subsequent price lists reduced her by half an inch to 9" tall. She was not alone in the reduction as Anthony was also cut down now measuring only 8 3/4" tall.
It is likely this edition came no where near reaching a completed status making all 1,100 declared sculptures as she was still listed as available on the studio's ecommerce site until it went dark in 2018.
Issue / Completed Price
$575 $1,175 on the 1999 price list
Measures 9" tall
While no design variation appears to exist between the marketing photo and production pieces it appears there is a color variation. Her royal necklace in the brochure appears to have the lower section in a lighter blue whereas the production items appear much darker. Early copies may be light blue.
Eskimo Mother
Released 1973
Introduced as a limited edition restricted to 350 in 1973, Eskimo Mother never had broad appeal. By 1980 the decision was made to reduce the edition to 200 as orders were flat. She was listed on the Spring 1980 price list as an issue of 200 and it was Nearing Completion. A year later she was listed as Complete as orders came in pushing the limit to a fully subscribed status. She remained on the studio's spring and fall price lists in a Complete status through 1984 until all orders were produced and shipped. During the first several years Eskimo Mother had no price increases. Unfortunately, she was over priced at introduction. However after announcing the reduction to her edition size, her price jumped $625 before all items had shipped.
Issue / Completed Price
$1,875 $2,500
Design Number 708
Eskimo Mother was released in the Portraits in Porcelain collection in 1973. In the Fall of 1975 she was moved to a new collection titled North American. Two years later in the Fall of 1977 she was moved to another new collection titled Americana Commemorative. By the Spring of 1979, she was returned the Portraits in Porcelain collection only to be sent the following year to the North American Indian collection. The Inuit people (aka Eskimos) are racially diverse from the North American Indian population so Eskimo Mother was misclassified when moved the last time. The irony to all of this is in the design number issued to this sculpture. It is #708. The 700 series was designated for the American Indian collection. So it would appear she was misclassified officially from the very start.
Measures 10 1/2" tall
Measures 10 1/2" tall
This is a sturdy piece without the intricate details commonly seen on most other sculptures depicting people. Even though this piece may appear less fragile, it has been found on the secondary market with the dog's tail broken off or with the dog broken off all together. This may be due to the fact it is a large piece that won't fit inside many standard furniture cabinets and is more likely to suffer damage when sitting out in the open unprotected.
Measures 10 1/2" tall
The extra wide base on this piece makes it too large to fit inside many curio cabinets. Front loading cabinets may not be deep enough to accommodate this piece. Side loading cabinets are an impossibility.
No design variations are noted and only minor color differences are found. These are attributed to individual artist's style. Notable differences are seen in the baby's hair. Some are more detailed than others.
Even though the issue was reduced to 200 it is clear more than 200 were made. This sculpture is #201.
Juliet
Released 1965
The first bust issued as a limited edition was Juliet in 1965. Restricted to 800 copies she sold out in just five years-by 1970. The sculpture shown in the marketing photo above sits off center on its base. Early copies were not mounted to the base and as a result many of those became separated and lost over time. The first copies had magenta colored bows but her bow color was changed to green soon after her release. Shortly after the color change all sculptures were issued attached to their bases, similar to Beatrice which was released later that year.
Issue / Completed Price
$175 $250
Design number 442
A review of secondary market sales from the year 2000 forward seems to indicate around 45 or fewer sculptures were sold not mounted on bases. Probably 30 to 40 had magenta colored bows. The earliest green copy found is #43 and she's missing her base. This hints that the bow color was changed to green before bases were being attached to the porcelain bust. Of the three confirmed magenta copies documented, the numbers are #18, #19 and #27. Sculpture #27 is the copy shown here. It is assumable the color change fell between #27 and #43. Former Cybis retailers have confirmed the magenta copies were produced for a very short time in a very limited quantity.
Measures 12" tall (on base)
In comparing the color variations, the porcelain forms are the same. Obviously, with the exception of the hand formed bows and roses, which vary from one to the other, the figures are identical. When sitting or mounted on the wood base Juliet measures 12" tall. Copies not mounted on the base measure 11". Other than the base and bow color differences, there are no additional documented variations among the 800 copies produced. Of the four copies found not mounted to a base, #27 (shown above), is marked on the bottom with "Juliet Capulet". The other three found in documented sales had no pictures showing the bottom of each piece sold. Capulet was Juliet's surname.
Sculpture name on the bottom. This was not a common practice and not seen on other sculptures until a few in the mid 1980's.
All bows were formed and attached by hand. None were a part of the general mold used to create the sculpture.
With each bow being individually hand made and attached no two were ever exactly alike and varied from one artist to the next.
The most common area where damage is noted is on the stem of the rose.
Juliet is also frequently found with damaged or missing fingers.
Produced in Parian color only. No white copies were produced.
Guinevere
Released 1967
Issued as a limited edition restricted to 800 copies, Guinevere was the third bust released. She was mounted on her wood base. Her edition sold out and she was completed in 1971. Produced in Parian color.
Issue / Completed Price
$250 $275
Design number 448
While no design variations have been noted, subtle color variations are found. These are all contributed to heavy handed artists who applied more (or less) color while "decorating". Since artists were responsible for mixing the paints used, tonal differences are common.
Measures 12" tall
Damage is most often found to the lace on the back of her dress. This most often occurs due to negligent handling. While Guinevere is a large and sturdy looking sculpture, as with most porcelains, it is always best to handle them by the base, or in her case, by the mid section when lifting the piece.
As with any Cybis sculpture mounted on a wood base, exceptional care should be taken when cleaning of the porcelain is warranted. Chemicals, cleaning solutions and even soapy water can damage the base. Also, a seldom considered factor is sunlight. A few minutes of direct sunlight each day can result in substantial sun bleaching over the years.
The facial expressions of each porcelain sculpture are often works of art within themselves. Each artist contributes his or her own talent to the sentiment expressed by each individual piece. Extra color in the cheeks, heavier "make up" over the eyes or darker color in the hair can all change a sculpture drastically.
Beatrice
Released 1965
Issued as the second limited edition bust, Beatrice was restricted to 700 copies. Her edition was fully subscribed and she was listed as closed in 1971. Produced in Parian color only. No Parian white copies were sold.
Issue / Completed Price
$225 $275
Design number 445
Beatrice was released as a sculpture mounted to its wood base, unlike the initial release of Juliet which debuted first in 1965. She was issued in commemoration of the 700th anniversary of Dante's birth-1265 A.D. In Dante's writings Beatrice was the object of his intense love and admiration.
Measures 12" tall
The marketing photo indicates the production sculptures were unchanged from the prototype. However, there are two identified design variations and a broad range of color variations which are for the most part various shades of the standard colors. The two previous pictures and next three are of an early release. It is #54 and has the original design of the flowers in her hair.
Longer green stamen are found early copies.
Of the three copies held in the collection this is sculpture #54.
Note the darker green on her gown.
Sculpture #54 - green stamen
Sculpture #328 - yellow stamen
Sculpture #411 - yellow stamen
Note the lace at the top of her sleeve where it meets the shoulder. It is unclear why this piece had lace. It is #328 so it was produced nearly half way through the edition. Others may exist or this may have been a one off special order for a customer.
Nefertiti Bust
Released 1990
Design number 5067
The name assigned is Nefertiti Bust. It was issued as a limited edition restricted to 1,000 copies for the continental U.S. and 100 copies for distribution outside the U.S. With her price more than doubling in 10 years it is likely fewer than 150 were produced. The sculpture pictured here is #107.
No brochure or marketing material containing Nefertiti Bust has been uncovered showing an official studio photograph. Therefore, it is not possible to determine if any design or color changes were made prior to release. Introduced so near the studio's end of production, it's probable this piece has no variations unless a customer's special request for some minor color variation was filled.
Issue / Completed Price
$575 $1,175 on the 1999 price list
Measures 8" tall
Unlike Cleopatra Bust and Anthony Bust, both released the year before, Nefertiti Bust had minimal detail on her pedestal base. When compared to her full size predecessor issued over a decade earlier, this rendition hardly compares to the stunning design and execution of the original Nefertiti sitting on her throne in the splendors of ancient Egypt. If done by the same artist and executed with the same jaw dropping style and attention to detail, this could have been a piece that sold well. What is surprising is the studio opted for a Caucasian skin tone for this small bust. The skin color coupled with her short neck wearing a plastic looking necklace bears resemblance to an impersonator wearing a cheap costume to a Halloween party. For serious collectors this release was not only embarrassing but indicated the golden days of Cybis were far in the rearview mirror.
Columbia
Released 1967
Columbia was designed and released for the American bicentennial celebration in 1976. Planned as a limited edition restricted to 200 copies commemorating 200 years of our nation's history her performance surprised everyone. She sold out in record time with all copies issued by 1968. Columbia was issued as part of the Commemorative collection.
There are no design variations but color variations do exist.
Issue / Completed Price
$1,000 $1,000
Design number 447
The prototype pictured in the marketing material indicates Columbia was issued as seen in the photo with no design changes. What is not shown is a brass plate on the front of the base. Each of the production sculptures had a unique brass plate attached engraved with the year she commemorates. Most also had a notable event also engraved which was of historical importance to the U.S. A few were released with a year only. Those were particularly quite or boring years when nothing of significance happened. The date on this Columbia is 1825, the year the Erie Canal was completed.
The date on the plaque corresponds to the actual date written next to the Cybis signature on the back of the sculpture. While Cybis declared 200 copies were made, the edition actually was comprised of 201. The first item was numbered 1776 with the last one being 1976 which when each one is counted is 201 copies. The studio either never caught the error or if intentional it remained a well hidden secret no one ever noticed.
Measures 15" tall (on base)
Catalogs and marketing material state Columbia measures 15" tall. This measurement includes the wood base which is just under 2" tall. The Columbia pictured here is 14 1/2" tall on the base. The porcelain sculpture measures 12 3/4" tall. She is attached to the base by a toggle bolt that can become loose allowing her to turn and swivel. A standard/flat end screwdriver can be used to tighten the bolt.
The laurel wreath is often damaged. Many sculptures are found with broken ribbons.
The ribbon should cover her shoulder .
Berries were placed between the leaves symmetrically on both sides.
The piece above and in the next picture is number 1829 just four sculptures after the 1825 copy. Note the two tone blue color of her cape. The back is considerably lighter.
Side view of 1829 showing light blue cape.
Side view of 1825 showing dark blue cape.
If the eagle looks familiar it's because the studio recycled him twice. He later was used on the commemorative pieces Tranquility Base and a New Jersey Bicentennial edition.
Dream of Venus
Released 1988
Dream of Venus was released as a limited edition restricted to 200 color copies in the U.S. and 25 abroad with 500 copies in white for the U.S. and 50 abroad. In 1993 the studio raised the color edition to 500 for the U.S. and 50 abroad. This was the first time the studio increased an edition size after it was published. This doomed sculpture was oversized, overpriced and with the announcement an additional 300 pieces would be flooding the market it was a poor investment. Very few were ever sold.
Issue / Completed Price
$1,475 $3,500 color on the 1999 price list
$950 $2,975 white on the 1999 price list
Design number 20462
The studio had already lost many of it's loyal followers by the time this sculpture was released. The collectibles market began its decline in the mid 1980's as many collectors had retired, were downsizing or passing away. In a shrinking market the last thing a sensible business should do is to increase supply while raising prices. The studio should never have increased any edition size after declaring and publishing a fixed edition. Any collector who had purchased this piece saw the value decline immediately. However, that mistake may work to the long term benefit of today's collector who acquires one of the few pieces that exists now at current pricing.
Measures 22" tall (on base)
The Parian white version takes on a marble like appearance in such a large sculpture. Few were sold and the large size may have been the contributor. This piece was so large it would not fit in most furniture style curio cabinets. Even if a collector was interested in this sculpture, it left him asking, "Where could I put it." While he may have thought, "by the bed", his WIFE was likely thinking, "in the garden". Of the few nudes the studio released of humans (not including mermaids or other half human subjects) only Lady Godiva did well.
