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Lets do some reasoning...
a) Many acclaimed sculptures are not based upon the use of 'live' models. Maybe Prism was inspired by the ideal of Ellesime or had a vision, divine or otherwise of this ideal.
b) Many acclaimed artists have been off their head with drugs whilst creating masterpieces.
c) I was under the impression that Prism modified an otherwise natural feature, so I think this is unlikely.
d) The aesthetic value of the sculpture could possibly be enhanced by the 'inperfection' of stolen goods (see Illithium quest BG2). It adds character to an otherwise immaculate piece, Prism himself comments that the emeralds are required as a finishing touch.
e) Possibly in the mind of an closed-mind Elf, but most races would tend to disagree.
I think the answer is b) simply because the standard of other individuals taking drugs to produce a piece is neither desirable nor applaudable in any sense.
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