Figura di Magot in cartapesta policroma e laccata, Piemonte, XVIII-XIX secolo

raffigurante personaggio orientale seduto a gambe incrociate, con due piccoli sportelli sulla parte anteriore, seduto sopra una base quadrata in legno munita di cassetto

Alberto Subert Antiquario, Milano.

Minor losses to the painted decoration, mainly on the edge of the hat. A horizontal crack on the chest with restoration traces. A crack with restoration on the left side of the collar, on the left shoulder and on the back of the base. Inside the drawer, a collection paper inventory label: "4266".
"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."

Esemplari di questo tipo sono caratteristici degli interni piemontesi del XVIII secolo. Realizzati in legno, terracotta o cartapesta, i magots, chiamati anche pagode, sono noti anche in Inghilterra e in Germania. In particolare si rimanda agli esempi conservati nelle collezioni pubbliche di Dresda, Monaco e Postdam.

BIBLIOGRAFIA DI RIFERIMENTO
E. Quaglino, I Mobili Regionali Italiani, Il Piemonte, Milano 1996, p. 148.