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A Capodimonte group of the lover spurned ("L'innammorato respinto"), modelled by Gisueppe Gricci, circa 1750
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 15.5cm, 6 1/8 in high
the lady with head haughtily turned away and hands outstretched to repel her ardent kneeling suitor, he in red jacket and black breeches, she in an elegant flower-trellis decorated dress and coquettish bonnet (some restoration and chips)
Condition
her arms re-stuck and restored, tip of oner fold of her dress restored, tiny chip to her apron
"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
A. Caròla-Perrotti illustrates this group (Le Porcellane dei Borbone di Napoli, Naples, 1986, p. 166, fig. d), in her introduction chapter study on the "Gallant Groups" modelled by G. Gricci between 1750 and 1755, emphasizing the iconographic source of these groups characterised by pair of lovers and where "Love" is the central theme. All these models seem to be a free re-interpretation of two paintings by Watteau L'embarquement pour Cythère and Les Plaisirs du bal.