Nude Biscuit Psyche Sculpture in the style of Bertel Thorvaldsen for Gustavsberg, 1900s

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Gustavsberg Biscuit Sculpture “Psyche” after Bertel Thorvaldsen, c. 1900 Biscuit porcelain sculpture depicting Psyche, the mythological spirit and goddess of … Read more Gustavsberg Biscuit Sculpture “Psyche” after Bertel Thorvaldsen, c. 1900 Biscuit porcelain sculpture depicting Psyche, the mythological spirit and goddess of the soul. The figure is executed in unglazed, matte porcelain with a classical expression, finely modelled anatomy and softly rendered drapery. Psyche is shown standing with wings and holding a small vessel. Produced at Gustavsberg around 1900. Origin: Sweden. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg. Material: Biscuit porcelain. Dimensions: H. 34 cm, W. 12 cm. Period: Circa 1900. Condition: Fine condition with minor age-related wear. Around 1900, Gustavsberg produced a number of figurative biscuit porcelain sculptures, often inspired by classical mythology and antique ideals. The biscuit technique, with its matte, marble-like surface, was particularly suited to sculptural works and commonly used for decorative interior figures. These early Gustavsberg sculptures are today regarded as desirable collector’s pieces. See less