Cybis Porcelain Bust “Guinevere” Arthurian Portrait – Limited Edition of 800 For Sale

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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