Cybis bisque porcelain sculpture titled "The Polish Bride" (also referred to simply as "The Bride").Background & Value DetailsOrigin: Created by the Cybis Porcelain Studio in Spring 1980 to commemorate the studio’s 40th anniversary. It was modeled directly after a 1920s painting by the studio's co-founder, Boleslaw Cybis.Rarity: It is a limited edition piece of only 100 sculptures worldwide.Dimensions: She stands approximately 18 inches tall, 11 inches wide, and 12.5 inches deep.Market Value: It originally debuted at an issue price of $6,500 in 1980 and rose to $7,250 before the edition closed in 1982. On the secondary market today, it typically commands anywhere from $300 to over $2,000 at specialized auctions, depending heavily on the specific edition number, condition, and inclusion of original documentation.Key CharacteristicsThe figurine depicts a seated young woman on her wedding day wearing an intricate, multi-tonal purple and lavender striped traditional dress bordered with porcelain lace trim. Her most defining feature is an incredibly dense, elaborate bridal floral crown (headdress) composed entirely of individually hand-shaped, pastel-colored porcelain flowers, leaves, and berries

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