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A Capodimonte figure of a dancing peasant, modelled by G. Gricci, circa 1750-55
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 16,8 cm, 6 5/8 in high
holding a garland of fruit with both his arms and around his back while dancing, dressed in white with yellow shoes, on a rectangular base, (some restoration)
Provenance
Christie's Rome, 9 May 1998, lot 268
Exhibited
Le Porcellane dei Borbone di Napoli, Capodimonte e real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1743-1806, Museo Archeologico, Naples, 1986
Condition
restored
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This model is part of a series of dancers modelled by Giuseppe Gricci which was meant to be displayed on the table, most probably together with "still-life" services. A similar example is illustrated by F. Stazzi, op. cit, Milano 1972, ill 79 and by A. Caròla-Perrotti, op.cit, Naples, 1986, n.149, p.205.