Capodimonte - Figurine - Soldato a cavallo - Biscuit porcelain
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Capodimonte porcelain biscuit sculpture from Italy dating to the 1950s–1960s, depicting a Napoleonic soldier on horseback, fully hand‑made and painted, with a metal browned sabre, base relief with a crowned emblem and blue N, signed by Zossi, measuring 25 × 22 × 13 cm and weighing 800 g, in very good condition with minor signs of wear and aging.
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CAPODIMONTE. SOLDIER. Splendid and imposing period sculpture in fine biscuit porcelain, depicting a Napoleonic soldier on horseback, entirely modeled and hand-painted. The piece is by the renowned master sculptor Zossi for the famous Italian Capodimonte manufactory, dating to the second half of the 20th century. The work stands out for the incredible anatomical realism of the gray horse and for the millimetric accuracy of the military uniform, complete with feluca, decorative heraldic trim and saddlebag. Notably valuable: the soldier’s sabre is a metal-mounted finely darkened element, with a bladed blade (mark visible in the photo). On the front of the base is the famous relief emblem with a golden crown and the blue Capodimonte “N” letter, while on the surface of the lawn the autograph signature of the author “Zossi” is clearly inscribed. The porcelain is intact, with vivid colors and perfectly preserved. The sabre and the reins are original and intact. A high-quality collectible piece, ideal for lovers of Napoleonic militaria and fine Italian artistic porcelain.
CAPODIMONTE. SOLDIER. Splendid and imposing period sculpture in fine biscuit porcelain, depicting a Napoleonic soldier on horseback, entirely modeled and hand-painted. The piece is by the renowned master sculptor Zossi for the famous Italian Capodimonte manufactory, dating to the second half of the 20th century. The work stands out for the incredible anatomical realism of the gray horse and for the millimetric accuracy of the military uniform, complete with feluca, decorative heraldic trim and saddlebag. Notably valuable: the soldier’s sabre is a metal-mounted finely darkened element, with a bladed blade (mark visible in the photo). On the front of the base is the famous relief emblem with a golden crown and the blue Capodimonte “N” letter, while on the surface of the lawn the autograph signature of the author “Zossi” is clearly inscribed. The porcelain is intact, with vivid colors and perfectly preserved. The sabre and the reins are original and intact. A high-quality collectible piece, ideal for lovers of Napoleonic militaria and fine Italian artistic porcelain.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Capodimonte
Weight
800 g
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Number of objects
1
Style
Realism
Title
Soldato a cavallo
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
25 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
13 cm
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Estimated period
1950-1960
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