Sculpture, Grabde gruppo Biscuit - 37 cm - biscuit
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Large biscuit porcelain group sculpture from France, early 20th century, depicting a galant scene with a young harvest girl offering grapes to a soldier, on a circular base, about 37 × 19 × 17 cm, unsigned, in good condition with signs of age and a crack.
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Important and striking sculptural group in white biscuit porcelain, dating to the early decades of the 20th century, characterized by its substantial size and a particularly rich and intricate composition.
The scene, Rococo and pastoral in taste, depicts an elegant gallant encounter: a young woman, seated among rocks, offers several clusters of grapes to a young soldier in uniform. The subject is enriched by a large basket full of grapes and grape leaves, vegetal elements, rocks, and numerous small relief-modelled details.
Particularly successful is the contrast between the female figure, rendered with a soft, dynamic pose and a wide draped gown, and the male figure, vertically elongated and accurately described in his uniform, with feathered headdress and accessories. Also very pleasing are the expressions on the faces and the dialog of the gazes, which give the composition a narrative and almost theatrical character.
The entirely white, unglazed surface typical of biscuit enhances the modelling through chiaroscuro, highlighting drapery, faces, hands, grape clusters, leaves and vegetal decoration. The complexity of the numerous protruding elements makes the group particularly decorative and of notable presence.
The sculpture rests on a fluted circular base, currently protected at the bottom by felt.
Dimensions: approximately 37 × 19 × 17 cm.
The work bears signs of time, some imperfections and firing defects and a crack, compatible with its age, the technique used and the complexity of this type of large groups in biscuit. Such features are visible in the photographs and do not compromise the remarkable decorative appeal of the whole. Please carefully observe all the detail photographs, which document the condition.
In terms of size and vertical development, it is a piece with strong impact, particularly suitable as a sculpture for a console, dressing table, sideboard, display cabinet or central element in a classical setting, but also very interesting when placed in contrast in a contemporary or eclectic interior.
The photos are an integral part of the description. The packing will be handled by Ankerior, specialized in packing and handling of works of art, trained and certified at Palazzo Spinelli, Florence.
Seller's Story
Ankerior is an Italian brand dedicated to the search and selection of works of art, antiques, design and collectible objects of extraordinary historical, artistic and aesthetic interest. Each object is selected according to strict criteria of authenticity, quality and value, privileging artifacts capable of conveying character, elegance and uniqueness to the most refined environments. Each shipment is prepared with the utmost care, through professional packing techniques, so that every piece reaches its new owner in excellent condition, fully respecting its value and its history.
ANKERIOR - Extraordinary interiors begin with extraordinary objects.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant and striking sculptural group in white biscuit porcelain, dating to the early decades of the 20th century, characterized by its substantial size and a particularly rich and intricate composition.
The scene, Rococo and pastoral in taste, depicts an elegant gallant encounter: a young woman, seated among rocks, offers several clusters of grapes to a young soldier in uniform. The subject is enriched by a large basket full of grapes and grape leaves, vegetal elements, rocks, and numerous small relief-modelled details.
Particularly successful is the contrast between the female figure, rendered with a soft, dynamic pose and a wide draped gown, and the male figure, vertically elongated and accurately described in his uniform, with feathered headdress and accessories. Also very pleasing are the expressions on the faces and the dialog of the gazes, which give the composition a narrative and almost theatrical character.
The entirely white, unglazed surface typical of biscuit enhances the modelling through chiaroscuro, highlighting drapery, faces, hands, grape clusters, leaves and vegetal decoration. The complexity of the numerous protruding elements makes the group particularly decorative and of notable presence.
The sculpture rests on a fluted circular base, currently protected at the bottom by felt.
Dimensions: approximately 37 × 19 × 17 cm.
The work bears signs of time, some imperfections and firing defects and a crack, compatible with its age, the technique used and the complexity of this type of large groups in biscuit. Such features are visible in the photographs and do not compromise the remarkable decorative appeal of the whole. Please carefully observe all the detail photographs, which document the condition.
In terms of size and vertical development, it is a piece with strong impact, particularly suitable as a sculpture for a console, dressing table, sideboard, display cabinet or central element in a classical setting, but also very interesting when placed in contrast in a contemporary or eclectic interior.
The photos are an integral part of the description. The packing will be handled by Ankerior, specialized in packing and handling of works of art, trained and certified at Palazzo Spinelli, Florence.
Seller's Story
Ankerior is an Italian brand dedicated to the search and selection of works of art, antiques, design and collectible objects of extraordinary historical, artistic and aesthetic interest. Each object is selected according to strict criteria of authenticity, quality and value, privileging artifacts capable of conveying character, elegance and uniqueness to the most refined environments. Each shipment is prepared with the utmost care, through professional packing techniques, so that every piece reaches its new owner in excellent condition, fully respecting its value and its history.
ANKERIOR - Extraordinary interiors begin with extraordinary objects.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Material
biscuit
Title of artwork
Grabde gruppo Biscuit
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
37 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
17 cm
