"Cupid and Psyche" by Henri Godet

The subject of this beautiful sculpture has its basis in Greek mythology.  Cupid's mother, Venus, was jealous of the beauty of Psyche.  Venus sent Cupid to earth to pierce Psyche's heart with an arrow.  This would compel Psyche to fall hopelessly in love with a monstrous creature, thus removing her permanently from the sight of men. But Cupid, upon first sighting the radiant Psyche, was so befogged by her beauty that he accidentally pierced himself with his own arrow of love.

French painter Bouguereau created a painting of this Greek legend that inspired sculptor Henri Godet to bring it to life when his sculpture of Cupid and Psyche was first exhibited at the Paris Salon des Beaux Arts in 1896.  Godet depicts Cupid's arms protectively enfolding Psyche as they thrust forward to fly to his secret castle. Please be sure to click on the "View More Images" link above to see additional views of this artwork.

Cupid and Psyche has been cast in our own California art foundry using 46 lbs. of pure bronze. The sculpture is mounted onto a black marble base, stands an impressive 31" tall, and is signed "W. Bouguereau Pt" and "H Godet St" and "Salon des Beaux-Arts 1896" in the bronze. It is finished with a beautifully rich patina. This is a top quality work of art that will endure to be treasured by many generations to come.

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