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Two Capodimonte cups and saucers, circa 1750
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
painted by Giovanni Caselli with Chinese figures in gilt robes on grassy terraces with fences, the inner rims with gilt scrollwork.
Condition
Both with some wear to gilding. The saucer with two standing figures hasa tiny rim chip.
All have evidence of misfiring
"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
The perfect technique and the high quality of the miniature paintings support the attribution to Giovanni Caselli. For a similar cup with two figures standing before an obelisk see A. Caròla- Perrotti, op. cit., Naples, 1986, N.23, and A. Mottola Molfino, op. cit., pl. XXVI. A cup and saucer with Chinese figures in gilt robes was sold by Sotheby's in Milan, La Collezione Vivolo, Novembre 13th , 2007, Lot 206.