Eros (Cupid) & Psyche By Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Real Bronze Powder Cast Greek Mythology

This Extremely Detailed and Well-Made statue measures 11 Inches Tall and 12 Inches Wide. Made with cold cast bronze and inidivudally antiqued with blue patina, this piece loyally preserves the intricate details and the spirit of the original. The special production process of this piece, originated from Great Britain, uses actual bronze powder mixed in the cold cast resin in order to ensures a richer, more life-like presentation. This piece has a substantial feel to it and is heavy for its size. Originally sculpted by Antonio Canova, this statue is representative of the neoclassical style, which successfully combined emotion and purity. In the myth illustrated here, Eros is about to revive his lover Psyche, who has been put to sleep by a magic perfume.