Lot 650: A Pair of Large Capodimonte Ceramic Vagrant Figures
A pair of large, hand-painted glazed ceramic figurines depicting elderly vagrant characters in the Italian Capodimonte tradition. The first figure features a seated elderly man with a grey beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, blue shirt, and tattered reddish-brown trousers. He holds a closed green umbrella between his knees, with a small dog positioned at his feet. The figure is mounted on an oval base with a cream-coloured rim decorated with gilded rococo-style scrolling. The second figure depicts a seated bearded man wearing a brown hat, blue jacket, and light-coloured trousers, seated on a textured wooden-style fence with a black dog by his side. He holds a dark grey umbrella. The base features a textured grassy surface and a white rim with gilded scrollwork. Both items are decorated in a multi-coloured palette with detailed textures. No maker marks, factory stamps, or signatures are visible from the provided angle. Both figures have orange rectangular adhesive stickers attached to their bases.
Condition report:
Both figurines appear to be in good overall condition. There is a significant accumulation of surface dust across both pieces, indicating a need for cleaning. No major chips, cracks, or visible professional repairs were observed during inspection. The delicate extremities, including the umbrella handles, fingers, and dog ears, appear to be intact.
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