Impressive Crown Naples Capodimonte Porcelain Octagonal Casket, Ca. 19th C.
Winning Bid $240.00
Bid History 22 Bids
CLOSED
Location: BRG-GREENWICH
Item #: 251135
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Item Description
Marvelously decorated in moulded and polychrome finished decorative techniques. Neoclassical and mythological elements including figural reserves including the central reserve to top of lid, depicting a reclining male figure with draped cloth with his hand extended to select a piece of fruit from the kneeling attendant in front. An attendant behind the reclining figure is pouring wine into the gilt finished libation cup. A second attendant behind the reclining figure can be seen drinking from a large gilt finished vessel. The genre scene taking place in a naturalistic outdoor setting.
A gilt finished scrolled band to the trim with 4 figural reserves to the body, alternating with magnificently moulded and polychrome finished floral reserves in relief. All reserves with gilt finished band around.
The lid and body with gilt finished mounts with rope twist motif and the central, gilt finished shell form close clasp.
Polychrome floral sprays to the interior lid and box.
Marked underfoot.
4 3/4"H x 10"W x 6 3/4"D
Condition: There is wear to the gilt and polychrome finishes with minor nics to the trim edges all commensurate with age and handling but despite wear the casket presents very nicely overall.
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