Lady with Lamb Statuette from Capodimonte

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This delicate porcelain figurine, branded capodimonte, depicts a lady seated in a graceful and contemplative attitude. She wears a sumptuous … Read more This delicate porcelain figurine, branded capodimonte, depicts a lady seated in a graceful and contemplative attitude. She wears a sumptuous dress with wide skirts decorated with intricate ceramic lace flounces and a dark bodice. A straw hat adorned with flowers frames her face with refined features. Next to her is a small white lamb, a symbol of innocence and pastoralism, which seems to interact with the female figure. The scene is set on an elaborate base with scroll decorations and gold accents. As indicated in the , the figurine has some missing parts, which could concern small decorative elements, flower petals or parts of the clothes. The small size (17 x 12 x h 17 cm) make it a moderately sized collector's item. Despite the imperfections, the figurine exudes a romantic charm and an elegance typical of fine porcelain. The attention to detail in the creation of the clothes and the expressions of the subjects testifies to the craftsmanship. This object, despite its missing parts, retains an aesthetic and historical value. Category statue style capodimonte dimensions: height cm 17 width cm 17 depth cm 12 color: white green pink red yellow material: porcelain conditions: worn, the vintage item has missing parts and/or defects and may require repairs See less