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Rape of Proserpine by Giuseppe Cappè 1963 Group in White Porcelain and Gold

$2,348.14
£1,748.90
€2,440VAT Included
CA$3,297.67
A$3,345.38
CHF 1,902.82
MX$40,642.94
NOK 22,378.63
SEK 22,456.20
DKK 15,252.72

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Cappé Giuseppe Ratto di Proserpina in 1963 White Porcelain and Gold with a structure that develops vertically in a dynamic spiral movement. In the center, a muscular male figure forcefully lifts a female figure flailing upward, while at the base a third succumbing figure accentuates the depth and drama of the scene. The whiteness of the white porcelain contrasts elegantly with the pure gold details that decorate the draperies, creating an effect of extreme brightness and luxury. It rests on a molded circular base, also finished in gold with small dot reliefs, typical of 18th- or 19th-century decorative plastic production. The work conveys a sense of theatrical energy. Despite the violence of the theme (abduction), the porcelain execution transforms the drama into an object of pure aesthetic beauty, originally intended to adorn the tables or display cases of the aristocracy. The pose of the male body and the twisting of the woman are very reminiscent of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's famous marble masterpiece, The Rape of Proserpine, of which this sculpture appears to be a scaled-down "chamber" reinterpretation. It is in good condition apart from the absence of two phalanges of the little finger of Proserpine's right hand. The porcelains of the Lombard artist Giuseppe Cappé, (Cittiglio-VA 1921 - Lomagna-LC 2008) recognized as among the most prestigious in the Italian artistic tradition, are inspired by the great masters of Neoclassical, Neoclassical and Renaissance Neapolitan Baroque art. The artist's brilliance results in a work that expresses movement, expressiveness and incredible finesse in detail, Period: 1963. Height: 37 cm Width: 20 cm Depth- 16cm The export from Italy of an antique object is subject to the Belle Arti, a government license that must be applied for from the Ministry of Culture and whose issuance requires 2 to 3 weeks time. This handling time must be added to the shipping time, which can only be done with this license.
  • Creator:
    Giuseppe Cappé (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled,Gilt,Hand-Crafted
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1963
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. the two phalanges of the little finger of Proserpine's right hand are missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: a15871stDibs: LU2160350260392

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