Capodimonte, Giuseppe Armani - Figurine - Gallo e Falco - rivali naturali (2) - Porcelain
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Pair of porcelain sculptures titled Gallo e Falco - rivali naturali by Giuseppe Armani, Italian-made in Realism style, depicting a falcon and a rooster with hand-finished detailing and wooden bases; gallo approx. 34 cm tall and falco approx. 31 cm tall, total weight about 2.25–2.5 kg, in multicolour varnish, in perfect condition.
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Up for auction: a splendid pair of sculptures "natural rivals"—an eternal contrast between predator and prey. Vintage porcelain statues, artistically finished by hand, created by the renowned Italian master Giuseppe Armani for the Florence Sculture d'Arte manufactory (Capodimonte style) which has perfectly captured the historical rivalry and tension of wildlife. Both pieces rest on elegant bases of precious wood and stand out for their incredible realism, the dynamism of the poses, and the meticulous care in anatomical details and plumage.
1. Peregrine Falcon (or Sparrowhawk) statue on a Trunk
Artist: Giuseppe Armani
Details: Artist's signature incised on the porcelain.
Indicative height: ~31 cm (including the base) overall
Indicative weight: ~2.5 kg
2. Rooster statue ("The Morning Call")
Artist: Giuseppe Armani
Details: Features the artist's signature incised on the porcelain and the brass plaque on the base (Bidsquare).
Indicative height: ~34 cm (including the base)
Indicative weight: ~2.25 kg
Object condition
Excellent condition. The statues show no chipping, fraying, cracks, or previous restorations. The colors are vivid and the more delicate parts (rooster’s comb and hawk’s beak) are fully intact.
Up for auction: a splendid pair of sculptures "natural rivals"—an eternal contrast between predator and prey. Vintage porcelain statues, artistically finished by hand, created by the renowned Italian master Giuseppe Armani for the Florence Sculture d'Arte manufactory (Capodimonte style) which has perfectly captured the historical rivalry and tension of wildlife. Both pieces rest on elegant bases of precious wood and stand out for their incredible realism, the dynamism of the poses, and the meticulous care in anatomical details and plumage.
1. Peregrine Falcon (or Sparrowhawk) statue on a Trunk
Artist: Giuseppe Armani
Details: Artist's signature incised on the porcelain.
Indicative height: ~31 cm (including the base) overall
Indicative weight: ~2.5 kg
2. Rooster statue ("The Morning Call")
Artist: Giuseppe Armani
Details: Features the artist's signature incised on the porcelain and the brass plaque on the base (Bidsquare).
Indicative height: ~34 cm (including the base)
Indicative weight: ~2.25 kg
Object condition
Excellent condition. The statues show no chipping, fraying, cracks, or previous restorations. The colors are vivid and the more delicate parts (rooster’s comb and hawk’s beak) are fully intact.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Giuseppe Armani, Capodimonte
Weight
2248 g
Number of objects
2
Style
Realism
Title
Gallo e Falco - rivali naturali
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
G. Armani
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
As new - unused
Height
34 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
14 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Estimated period
2000-2010
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