Godet's remarkable "Cupid and Psyche" was first exhibited at the Paris Salon des Beaux Arts in 1898. Inspiration for this work came from painting by W. Bouguereau, which is acknowledged on the base of the bronze. Rock formations at the feet of the figures are leaning back to counterbalance the forward thrust of their bodies. Cupid's arms are protectively enfolding his love as they prepare to fly to his secret castle. Legend has it he would visit her nightly there, but Psyche's curiousity resulted in an abrupt end to that arrangement.

Greek mythology also relates that Cupid's mother, Venus, who was jealous of Psyche, sent him to earth to pierce her heart with an arrow. This wound would then compel Psyche to fall hopelessly in love with a monstrous creature, thus removing her permanently from the sight of men, who had come to feel she was the most beautiful of all women. But Cupid, at his first sight of this radiant Psyche, becomes so befogged by her beauty that he accidentally pierces himself with his own arrow of love.

This beatiful sculpture of "Cupid and Psyche"is cast by the talented artisans in the California art foundry from the finest pure bronze. The sculpture is mounted onto a marble base, stands an impressive 31" tall, and is signed "H Godet ST" and "Salon des Beaux Arts" in the bronze. It is finished with a deep, rich patina applied under very high heat so that it has permanently fused into the bronze itself. This is a top quality work of art made to the highest standards.