Item: Psyche and cupid miniature on ivory

Reference #: 5263

Status: sold

Dimensions: 5 inches by 5.5 inches

Condition: excellent to near mint

Year: 1840-60; possibly earlier

Description: This painting on ivory is beautiful executed.   In it, psyche appears to be telling Cupid, "no, no,  you have to aim your little arrows of love into the heart!".  This miniature is just so sweet.