Offered for sale is a bronze statue of 2 lovers or Psyche and Cupid. The bronze statue measures H 24'' x W 14'' x Base 8.75''. It weighs 20 lbs and sits on a marble base. Study the pictures to appreciate the detail in the wings and two figures. The myth of Cupid and Psyche dates all the way back to Apuleius in the 2nd century AD. In the myth, Psyche is a beautiful princess of whom the goddess Venus is jealous. In her rage she orders her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster, but Cupid falls in love with her himself. After several trials Cupid and Psyche make their plea to the gods who turn Psyche into an immortal and allow them to be married in heaven . We have an oil painting listed on eBay depicting their ascent to heaven.
With 16,000 sq ft, the Antique Attic is the largest privately owned antique shop in Alabama. Visit us in Dothan, AL or virtually at AntiqueAtticDothan dot com. Since 1969, we have been in the same location, buying and selling antiques. We are a third generation antique business waiting to share our knowledge and treasures with you!
