Capodimonte - Figurine - Signed A. Belcari & J. Cortella - Composite
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Two vintage Capodimonte-style hand-painted resin figurines on circular wooden bases from Italy (second half of the 20th century): The Young Hurdy-Gurdy Player with Monkey, 28 cm high, signed by J. Cortella with the crowned N mark and a small tip chip, and Country Boy with Geese, 26 cm high, signed by A. Belcari with a repaired head and a tiny tail chip.
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This lot features two charming vintage Italian figurines, masterfully crafted in the Capodimonte style. Both pieces are made of high-quality cold-cast resin, hand-painted with intricate details, and mounted on classic circular wooden bases.
Figurine 1: The Young Hurdy-Gurdy Player with Monkey
Subject: A wandering street musician (troubadour) in 18th-century attire, playing a hurdy-gurdy while a small monkey rests on his shoulder.
Artist/Markings: Signed on the base by the artist (appears to be J. Cortella). It also features the crowned "N" mark (Capodimonte style) on the tree stump.
Height: 28 cm.
Condition: The figurine shows signs of age and dust. There is a small chip/missing piece at the tip of the musical instrument's headstock. Otherwise, the colors remain vibrant.
Figurine 2: Country Boy with Geese
Subject: A rustic scene depicting a seated boy in cream-colored clothing interacting with two geese at his feet.
Artist/Markings: Signed on the base "A. Belcari" (Aurelio Belcari). This piece does not have the "N" mark but is a well-known design from his studio.
Height: 26 cm.
Condition: This figurine has undergone a significant repair; the boy's head was previously broken and has been reattached (the fracture line is visible at the neck). There is also a very small chip at the tip of one goose's tail. The piece would benefit from a gentle cleaning as there is dust accumulation in the crevices.
Material: Hand-painted resin, wood bases.
Total Weight: 2,420 grams.
Period: Second half of the 20th Century.
Origin: Italy.
This lot features two charming vintage Italian figurines, masterfully crafted in the Capodimonte style. Both pieces are made of high-quality cold-cast resin, hand-painted with intricate details, and mounted on classic circular wooden bases.
Figurine 1: The Young Hurdy-Gurdy Player with Monkey
Subject: A wandering street musician (troubadour) in 18th-century attire, playing a hurdy-gurdy while a small monkey rests on his shoulder.
Artist/Markings: Signed on the base by the artist (appears to be J. Cortella). It also features the crowned "N" mark (Capodimonte style) on the tree stump.
Height: 28 cm.
Condition: The figurine shows signs of age and dust. There is a small chip/missing piece at the tip of the musical instrument's headstock. Otherwise, the colors remain vibrant.
Figurine 2: Country Boy with Geese
Subject: A rustic scene depicting a seated boy in cream-colored clothing interacting with two geese at his feet.
Artist/Markings: Signed on the base "A. Belcari" (Aurelio Belcari). This piece does not have the "N" mark but is a well-known design from his studio.
Height: 26 cm.
Condition: This figurine has undergone a significant repair; the boy's head was previously broken and has been reattached (the fracture line is visible at the neck). There is also a very small chip at the tip of one goose's tail. The piece would benefit from a gentle cleaning as there is dust accumulation in the crevices.
Material: Hand-painted resin, wood bases.
Total Weight: 2,420 grams.
Period: Second half of the 20th Century.
Origin: Italy.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Capodimonte
Title
Signed A. Belcari & J. Cortella
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Composite
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
28 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1970-1990
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