#7094 • $1,600 Cybis "Berengaria" Porcelain Figurine – Limited Edition #314/500 (1979-1981)

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This exquisite Cybis Porcelain "Berengaria" figurine stands 15 inches tall and represents one of the studio's most historically significant Portraits in Porcelain. Edition number 314 of only 500 produced between 1979-1981, this piece carries considerable artistic provenance as the final sculpture designed by Marylin Chorlton, longtime Artistic Director of Cybis, who passed away before its completion. Fellow artists Dorothy Kaminski and Lynn Klockner Brown completed the work, with Brown sculpting the intricate headdress, delicate hands, and the falcon perched on Berengaria's arm. The figurine depicts Berengaria of Navarre (c. 1165-1230), the Spanish princess who became Queen of England through her marriage to Richard the Lionheart in Cyprus during the Third Crusade in 1191. Famously known as "the only English queen never to set foot in England," Berengaria's fascinating story makes her a compelling subject for this elegant medieval portrait. Dressed in flowing robes of soft blue and cream with gold embellishments, Berengaria wears the pointed hennin headdress typical of medieval nobility. The piece features Cybis's signature attention to detail, from the delicate gold scrollwork adorning her mantle to the subtle shading of her robes. The falcon—a symbol of nobility and the hunt—adds a regal touch to this stunning portrayal. The underside bears the authentic Cybis signature, copyright mark, and edition number #314. Originally retailed at $1,450-$1,625 during its production run. A remarkable addition to any collection of fine porcelain, medieval history, or Cybis artistry. Size: 4 x 4 x 15"