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A wonderful, rare, entirely hand-molded terracotta sculpture, a unique piece depicting a pediatrician examining a child on a bed. Created …
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A wonderful, rare, entirely hand-molded terracotta sculpture, a unique piece depicting a pediatrician examining a child on a bed. Created by Sicilian ceramist and sculptor Leonardo Bonaccorso, who worked in Caltagirone in the 20th century. Particularly beautiful are the doctor's coat and tablecloth, crafted from thin layers of terracotta molded by hand to reproduce the realistic effect of cloth. This is where the term "drapery" comes from, a classic characteristic of the Sicilian artistic school. Signed under the base "Bonaccorso Caltagirone," there is also an additional inscription, more recent than the signature. It is in fact written in a different ink and has a different patina, with a dedication to a department of an Italian hospital in Mazara del Vallo, to which it was likely donated in 1985. Our sculpture, on the other hand, dates to around 1940-1950, with an excellent patina confirming this dating.
Information on the artist and/or manufacturer:
Sculptor and ceramist Leonardo Bonaccorso was born in 1912 in the province of Catania. He collaborated with several Italian manufacturers, including CIMA in Perugia and the "Royal School for Ceramics" in Faenza. In 1954, he founded the ceramics factory "Maioliche d'Arte Bonaccorso," whose collaborators included Giovanni Capponi, Gino Tapinassi, and Matteo Capitini. The factory closed its kilns in 1959. In the last photo, we've included additional biographical information about the artist for those interested in learning more. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 5.91ʺW × 3.94ʺD × 9.45ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. Scultura in ottime condizioni. less
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