c1885 Sculpture / Lamp Auguste Moreau 19thc French Gilt Spelter Cupid & Psyche

 Auguste Moreau

French Spelter with lamp adaption.  Superbly modelled composition of mythological babes Cupid and Psyche with a high quality realistic form and detail.

The story of Cupid and Psyche is a classic love tale from ancient mythology. Psyche, is a mortal of stunning beauty, arouses the jealousy of Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess of love. Venus sends her son Cupid (Eros) to make Psyche fall in love with a hideous creature. Instead, Cupid falls for her.

He whisks Psyche away to a hidden palace, where he visits her each night, unseen. Psyche, curious about her mysterious lover, is tricked by her jealous sisters into gazing upon Cupid while he sleeps. Accidentally waking him, Cupid flees, hurt by her mistrust.

Heartbroken and determined, Psyche embarks on a series of near-impossible tasks set by Venus, each completed with supernatural aid. Her perseverance and love impress the gods, leading to Psyche's eventual reconciliation with Cupid. She's granted immortality, and they live happily ever after.

This tale embodies themes of love, trust, and redemption.
Condition report~ Inspection found signs of a previous fitting. There is some wear and tear to the metallic patina but no damage. 

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