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Exceptional vintage Cybis porcelain portrait bust titled “Guinevere,” the earliest Arthurian portrait produced by the Cybis Porcelain Studio of Trenton, New Jersey.
This sculpture was designed by renowned Cybis artist Laszlo Ispanky and produced between 1967 and 1971 as a completed limited edition of 800 pieces. It represents Queen Guinevere in a romanticized Arthurian style and is documented in the Cybis Archive as the first Cybis depiction of this legendary figure.
The bust features Guinevere’s long braid drawn forward and tied with a blue ribbon, delicately modeled hands crossing the braid, a lace-trimmed gown, and an embroidered floral sash with gilt accents. The elongated neck and contemplative expression are hallmarks of Ispanky’s distinctive sculptural style.
This piece is signed “Cybis ©” on the porcelain and is mounted on its original rectangular wood display base.
A historically important Cybis portrait and a standout example of the studio’s early limited Arthurian works.
✅ Key Details
Title: Guinevere
Series: Arthurian Portraits
Artist: Laszlo Ispanky
Studio: Cybis Porcelain Studio (USA)
Production Period: 1967–1971
Edition: Completed limited edition of 800
Material: Hand-painted porcelain (bisque finish)
Height: Approx. 13 inches including base
Base: Original stained wood base
Markings: Signed Cybis ©
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
✅ Condition
No chips, cracks, or restorations observed
Paint, glaze, and details are crisp and well preserved
Base shows only light surface wear consistent with age
From a smoke-free environment
✅ Provenance / Reference (Buyer Confidence Boost)
This sculpture is documented in the Cybis Archive as “Guinevere,” the studio’s earliest Arthurian portrait, designed by Laszlo Ispanky and issued as a completed edition of 800.
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. This is a genuine vintage Cybis porcelain sculpture from a documented limited edition.`
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