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A Capodimonte group of two singers ("I Cantanti"), modelled by G. Gricci, 1755-1759
Estimate
28,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 21cm, 8 1/4 in high
the lady singing from a sheet of music, her companion wearing a high blue feathered hat and leaning against rockwork playing a hurdy-gurdy, both wearing green-edged costume striped in red and gilding, the lady's jacket edged with flowers (some restoration)
Condition
his head and cloak re-stuck, his body with a hair-crack, her forearms restuck, his hat 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
Gricci's painted terracotta model of this group was sold by Christie's London, October 4th, Lot 75 and is published in Barocco da Caravaggio a Vanvitelli, Exhibition Catalogue, Naples, 2009, Vol. II, N. 4. 85F, pp.192-193. For similar models, see G. Morazzoni and J.Levy, op. cit., 1960, Vol.II, pl n. 324, 326 and F. Stazzi, op. cit., 1972, pl. 123.