Capodimonte Boy Eating Watermelon Porcelain Figure Giuseppe Cappè VERY RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:47790084 | Style: Italian |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Age: Post-1940 |
| Color: Multi-Color | Maker: Giuseppe Cappè |
| Country/Region of Origin: Italy | Material: Ceramic & Porcelain |
Capodimonte Boy Eating Watermelon Porcelain Figure Giuseppe Cappè. in excellent condition. This is a wonderful Capodimonte handpainted porcelain figurine depicting a young boy eating watermelon. Bright, vivid colors and wonderful skin tones are handpainted on this superbly detailed figure. The details are amazing! Check out his boots!! This figure is from the Italian G. Cappe Works of Art studio and is very hard to find. It is in excellent condition - t are no chips, cracks or repairs... that I can detect. This fine porcelain figurine measures approximately 6 3/4" high . The bottom is signed G. Cappe 99005 and is also impressed with the year 1960. Signor Giuseppe Cappe', creator of the magnificent Cappe' figures, was born in Cittiglio, Italy in 1921. In 1958 he opened his own factory - Porcellane Cappe-Creazioni di Giuseppe Cappe. Although it is true that Cappe figures are begun from a series of intricate molds, all of the fine detail work is entirely hand done. All fine details, such as wisps of hair, fingers, toes, flowers, leaves, etc.l, have been created entirely by hand and are hand applied. Please do not hesitate to ask questions or request more pictures. I do answer my email. Check out my other items ! THE FIGURE PORTRAYS A YOUNG PEASANT BOY WEARING ONLY ONE BOOT AND CLOTHED IN OLIVE GREEN AND BROWN PERIOD CLOTHING. A BLUE NECK SCARF HANGS DOWN HIS BACK AND AN OLIVE GREEN CAP PARTLY COVERS HIS SHABBY BLONDE HAIR. THE BOY HAS BLUE EYES AND THE PLEASURE OF EATING THE WATERMELON SLICE HE HOLDS POSSESSIVELY IN HIS HANDS, IS EVIDENT UPON HIS FACE. The figurine is in mint condition , with no chips, cracks or scuffs. All the fingers and hair are perfect. Measurements: length 7 inches, height 6 1/2 inches and width 7 1/2 inches.I bought this Capodimonte Boy Eating Watermelon Porcelain Figure Giuseppe Cappè from Mayo Clinic fundraising to restore Plummer House in 1990. In Plummer House used to be display of doctor Charles William Mayo personal desk, suit, personal notes. I saw this Capodimonte Boy Eating Watermelon Porcelain Figure Giuseppe Cappè before in Charles William Mayo personal room in Plummer House. The Plummer House staff was selling furniture, books used to be belong to Mayo Family in Rochester, Minnesota to raise money for restoring Plummer House. I believe this Capodimonte Boy Eating Watermelon Porcelain Figure Giuseppe Cappè used to be owed by doctor Charles William Mayo.
Please refer to pictures for item condition.I will be happy to answer any questions regarding the condition and nuance of the item.Please ask questions and place bids at the level you are comfortable with to pay for the item in a timely manner.
Please refer to pictures for item condition.I will be happy to answer any questions regarding the condition and nuance of the item.Please ask questions and place bids at the level you are comfortable with to pay for the item in a timely manner.
