Ferdinando Vichi Italian, 1875-1945

Overall the group is in excellent condition. There are minor inclusions, consistent with the material, throughout; some with light plaster fill. There is some minor surface dirt and minor wear to the surface consistent with age. The butterfly on cupid's finger has been reattached with glue. There are some minor chips around the base of the marble.
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Ferdinando Vichi was one of the talented band of Tuscan sculptor's associated with the Bazzanti gallery in Florence.  His work in marble and alabaster demonstrates his high technical ability, particularily evident in the exquisite articulation of Cupid's wings and the flowers swirling around the couple's feet.  Vichi's compositions range from busts after the Antique to orientalist themes and Renaissance-inspired models.  The present composition of winged Cupid delicately holding Psyche as he kisses her is Vichi's most tender evocation of an ancient myth.

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