Capodimonte - Statuette, Madame Recamier - 20 cm - Porcelain

Refined Capodimonte porcelain statuette, depicting the famous Madame Recamier.

- Made of high-quality ceramic.
- Finely hand-painted details.
- Base decorated with golden elements.

Capodimonte invoice with the symbol on the back.
The inscription 'Madame Recamier' in white is on the front base.
Dimensions 20×24×12 cm.
Early 900

Porcelain statue of Madame Récamier on a gilded chaise longue.
The image is primarily made of white porcelain and richly decorated. The lady wears a classical Empire-style dress, with exquisitely crafted pleats.

The chaise longue on which one rests is also meticulously designed with cushions and curved backrests.
The base is decorated with relief motifs and bears the inscription "Madame Récamier".
Behind you can see the Capodimonte mark, one of the oldest and most prestigious European porcelain factories.
The image conveys refinement and elegance, typical of neoclassical inspiration.


Who was Madame Récamier?
Jeanne-Françoise Julie Adélaïde Récamier (1777 – 1849), better known as Madame Récamier, was a famous French social figure of the 18th and 19th centuries. She was known for her beauty, style, and influence in the Parisian salons and was the wife of the wealthy banker Jacques-Rose Récamier.
The Parisian salon attracted intellectuals, artists, and politicians.
It is often associated with art and literature, with the graceful and classic style of the Empire era.
De récamier (a chaise longue on which she was often depicted) is even dedicated to her.
It was immortalized by several artists, including the famous painter Jacques-Louis David and the sculptor Joseph Chinard.