A white figure of Capitano Spacca probably Buen Retiro, circa 1765

Estimate

1,200 - 1,800 GBP

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Description

impressed fleurs-de-lys mark
25cm., 8 7/8 in.

modelled by Giuseppe Gricci, holding a slapstick in his right hand and leaning with his left hand on a tree-stump, wearing a large hat, shoulder cape, short tunic tied at the waist, short stockings and shoes

Catalogue Note

A painted example in the Museo Teatrale alla Scala is illustrated by F. Stazzi, Capodimonte, no.140, and by A. Lane, Italian Porcelain, pl.79.