Column - Capodimonte - 1970-1980

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau

Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

Estimate  € 800 - € 900
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Description from the seller

This refined 1970s decorative column represents a superb testament to Italian manufacturing excellence, bearing the prestigious Capodimonte brand, worldwide synonymous with porcelain and high-level artistic ceramics. Coming from an ancient noble palace, this piece stands out for an aesthetic that blends the structural rigor of modernism with the decorative richness of classical tradition. The surface is adorned with delicate reliefs and hand-painted decorations, where floral motifs or neoclassical-inspired scenes typical of the manufacture marry with finishes in pure gold that illuminate its profile.

The use of high-quality glazed porcelain or ceramic gives the column a unique gloss and depth of color, making it not only a support for busts or prestigious vases but a true decorative sculpture in its own right. The craftsmanship of Capodimonte artisans emerges in the precision of the details and the care of the proportions, ensuring a visual solidity that does not forsake formal grace. Placed in a high-representative environment, this column serves as a bridge between the scenographic taste of the past and the clean design of the 1970s, instantly elevating the prestige of any private collection or hall of honor thanks to its indisputable historical and artistic value.

Measurements: 150 overall height
97 column height only
53 vase height only

L column 30x30

Vase 25x22

This refined 1970s decorative column represents a superb testament to Italian manufacturing excellence, bearing the prestigious Capodimonte brand, worldwide synonymous with porcelain and high-level artistic ceramics. Coming from an ancient noble palace, this piece stands out for an aesthetic that blends the structural rigor of modernism with the decorative richness of classical tradition. The surface is adorned with delicate reliefs and hand-painted decorations, where floral motifs or neoclassical-inspired scenes typical of the manufacture marry with finishes in pure gold that illuminate its profile.

The use of high-quality glazed porcelain or ceramic gives the column a unique gloss and depth of color, making it not only a support for busts or prestigious vases but a true decorative sculpture in its own right. The craftsmanship of Capodimonte artisans emerges in the precision of the details and the care of the proportions, ensuring a visual solidity that does not forsake formal grace. Placed in a high-representative environment, this column serves as a bridge between the scenographic taste of the past and the clean design of the 1970s, instantly elevating the prestige of any private collection or hall of honor thanks to its indisputable historical and artistic value.

Measurements: 150 overall height
97 column height only
53 vase height only

L column 30x30

Vase 25x22

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Capodimonte
Material
Porcelain
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
ItalyVerified
87
Objects sold
90.91%
Private

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