19th Century Italian Porcelain Tumbling Putti Figurines - Set of 5

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This charming set of five "tumbling" putti (cherubs) was created in the Capo di Monte factory in Naples, Italy sometime … Read more This charming set of five "tumbling" putti (cherubs) was created in the Capo di Monte factory in Naples, Italy sometime in the 19th century. Deftly crafted in porcelain- each piece is finely hand painted. All five are marked on the base with the Capodimonte mark used from 1830 - 1890. Displayed together they add a note of whimsy to a table setting, fireplace mantel, or library shelf.

Measurements -
Blue Sash Putti: 3" long x 3" wide x 2.75" high
Red Sash Putti: 2.75" long x 1.75" wide x 3" high
Pink Sash Putti: 3.58" long x 2.25" wide x 2" high
Yellow Sash Putti: 3.25" long x 2.25" wide x 4" high
Sans Sash Putti: 3.5" long x 2.5" wide x 3" high.

All five figures are in very good antique condition with no crazing, cracks, fissures, or glaze loss.
Blue Sash Putti has a chip on the end of one finger.
Pink Sash Putti has a small chip on the end of one wing.
Yellow Sash Putti is missing one wing with a chip on the edge of the other.
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