Tag: Cybis bride

Identification, Specific Themes or Genres

The Runaway Cybis Bride (and Groom)

by The Cybis Archive
The Runaway Cybis Bride (and Groom)

I’m using the word ‘runaway’ to describe the in-all-directions editions and nomenclature of the star players in the Cybis studio’s late-1980s wedding series. Trust me: The plot of the 1999 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere movie was simpler than this one! Cybis finally inaugurated a wedding-theme porcelain series in Spring 1987 with five open (non-limited) editions. Only [...]

Giftware & Home Décor, People (figures & busts), Specific Themes or Genres

Here Come the (Cybis) Brides

by The Cybis Archive
Here Come the (Cybis) Brides

Wedding-themed items were relative latecomers to the Cybis retail lineup, not making their appearance until almost the end of the 1980s, with one exception which is noted under 'Wedding Giftware.' The Wedding Party The first Cybis bridal sculpture appeared in 1987, confusingly titled 50th Anniversary Bride. Standing a bit over 12" high, she was offered [...]