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A Capodimonte or Buen Retiro wine cistern and cover, modelled by G. Cricci, 1758-1765
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 39cm, 15 3/8in high
painted by Giovanni Caselli with trailing vine, satyrs, putti treading grapes and riding goats and peasants picking and carrying grapes in paniers, the cover formed as two seated putti, one holding a bunch of grapes and a silvered drinking glass, the barrel supported either side by two seated putti, each holding grapes, and a central waisted rectangular octagonal support on a rectangular octagonal plinth, resting on four feet formed as recumbent rams and leopards, the front of the barrel pierced and mounted with a gilt-brass tap (some restoration and cracks)
Provenance
Charlesworth Collection, Naples.
Christie's London, 11 December 2000, lot 375
Literature
N.Spinosa, Exhibition Catalogue, Sovrana Fragilità, Milan,2007, p.19.
Condition
restorations, firing cracks and cracks to glaze, wear to enamels, gilding and silvering
"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
Complete Capodimonte spirit barrels are extremely rare. G. Morazzoni, J.Levy in 1960 (op. cit., vol. II, p. 343) and then later F. Stazzi in 1972 (op. cit., pl. 143, pp.331,332) illustrated another example which was thought to be the unique complete model. A similar one, but without the animal feet supporting the base, was sold by Christie's London, 15th July 2010, Lot. 643.