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A Capodimonte group of rabbit hunters ('Scherzi agresti tra innamorati'), modelled by G. Gricci, circa 1755-1759
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 21.5cm., 12 1/4in.
a sleeping huntswoman leaning on a branch with her dog at her feet, her gun cradled in her arm and a rabbit hung from the branch, about to be surprised from behind by a companion who reaches towards her around the tree (some restoration)
Condition
He broken off at legs and at waist and restored. His hat and hand, tree and tip of gun also 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 group belongs to the series of "Gruppi Galanti". For a discussion of the Gruppi Galanti, see A. Caròla-Perotti, op.cit., Naples, 1986, pp.164-167. The pair to this group is the "Sleeping Fisher", which shares a similar composition and a rich colour palette, typical of Gricci production after 1755. For another example of this rare group, see A. Mottola Molfino, op. cit., vol.II, colour plate XLV