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A Capodimonte figure of a lady, modelled by G. Gricci, circa 1750
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 14.5cm, 5 1/4in high
wearing a mob cap, red-bordered white dress and gilt-bordered green apron (some losses, minor chips and cracks)
Condition
tip of supporting tree ground off, hairline crack to right arm at elbow, minute chip to cap and bottom right hand edge of apron, small extended firing crack to front of base
"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 figure is very close in composition to "La Mendicante" ("the beggar") realised during G. Gricci's best artistic period (1748-1752) and published by A. Caròla-Perrotti, op. cit., Naples, 1986, n. 139, pp.198,199.