Henri Godet Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture:"Cupid and Psyche"
Artist: Henri Godet
Title: "Cupid and Psyche" A Classic Bronze Made to the Highest Standards
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 31" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : Godet's remarkable "Cupid and Psyche" was first exhibited at the Paris Salon des Beaux Arts in 1898. Inspiration for this work came from painting by W. Bouguereau, which is acknowledged on the base of the bronze. Rock formations at the feet of the figures are leaning back to counterbalance the forward thrust of their bodies. Cupid's arms are protectively enfolding his love as they prepare to fly to his secret castle. Legend has it he would visit her nightly there, but Psyche's curiousity resulted in an abrupt end to that arrangement.
Greek mythology also relates that Cupid's mother, Venus, who was jealous of Psyche, sent him to earth to pierce her heart with an arrow. This wound would then compel Psyche to fall hopelessly in love with a monstrous creature, thus removing her permanently from the sight of men, who had come to feel she was the most beautiful of all women. But Cupid, at his first sight of this radiant Psyche, becomes so befogged by her beauty that he accidentally pierces himself with his own arrow of love.
This beatiful sculpture of "Cupid and Psyche" was cast by the talented artisans in our own California art foundry from the finest pure bronze. The sculpture is mounted onto a marble base, stands an impressive 31" tall, and is signed "H Godet ST" and "Salon des Beaux Arts" in the bronze. It is finished with a deep, rich patina applied under very high heat so that it has permanently fused into the bronze itself. This is a top quality work of art made to the highest standards.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Title: "Cupid and Psyche" A Classic Bronze Made to the Highest Standards
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 31" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : Godet's remarkable "Cupid and Psyche" was first exhibited at the Paris Salon des Beaux Arts in 1898. Inspiration for this work came from painting by W. Bouguereau, which is acknowledged on the base of the bronze. Rock formations at the feet of the figures are leaning back to counterbalance the forward thrust of their bodies. Cupid's arms are protectively enfolding his love as they prepare to fly to his secret castle. Legend has it he would visit her nightly there, but Psyche's curiousity resulted in an abrupt end to that arrangement.
Greek mythology also relates that Cupid's mother, Venus, who was jealous of Psyche, sent him to earth to pierce her heart with an arrow. This wound would then compel Psyche to fall hopelessly in love with a monstrous creature, thus removing her permanently from the sight of men, who had come to feel she was the most beautiful of all women. But Cupid, at his first sight of this radiant Psyche, becomes so befogged by her beauty that he accidentally pierces himself with his own arrow of love.
This beatiful sculpture of "Cupid and Psyche" was cast by the talented artisans in our own California art foundry from the finest pure bronze. The sculpture is mounted onto a marble base, stands an impressive 31" tall, and is signed "H Godet ST" and "Salon des Beaux Arts" in the bronze. It is finished with a deep, rich patina applied under very high heat so that it has permanently fused into the bronze itself. This is a top quality work of art made to the highest standards.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Availability: This item will be "Direct Shipped" to you by our Foundry source. Bronze Sculptures are made to order by craftsman, so additional time is required. Depending upon the size and complexity of a piece, the entire process from start to finish may take up to 4 weeks for delivery.
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