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Allegory of Music and Poetry Two Porcelain Figures by Cappè Giuseppe 1960s

About the Item

Cappé Giuseppe Music and Poetry in White Porcelain and Gold circa 1960 made around 1960, the Italian artist's two figures represent a classical allegory of Music and Poetry. The allegory of Poetry, the figure on the left, is represented by a young man sitting on a rock. He is caught in the moment of inspiration: holding a pen and an open book on his lap. Next to him, a small winged putto seems to whisper in his ear or guide his hand, symbolizing divine inspiration. At his feet other books are noticed resting on the ground. The contrast between the purity of the white porcelain and the golden drapery of the robe creates an effect of extreme elegance and movement. The second figure in the set represents the allegory of Music; she is a female figure of ethereal grace, also seated on a rock formation, she elegantly holds a zither or small harp, finely decorated in gold. A putto, in this case, is depicted playing a trumpet or flute, emphasizing the sound theme of the work. Both figures rest on circular bases adorned with a gilded Greek frieze, a direct reference to Greco-Roman aesthetics, and are made of "soft-paste" porcelain typical of the high-quality manufacture, with third-fire applied pure gold trim. The style of Lombard artist Giuseppe Cappè (Cittiglio 1921 - Lomagna 2008) can be recognized by his extraordinary skill in modeling the expressiveness of faces and the fluidity of fabrics (wet drapery), which lend lightness to a material as rigid as porcelain. The figures rendered with perfect and detailed anatomy are in perfect condition. The porcelains of Lombard artist Giuseppe Cappé, recognized as among the most prestigious in the Italian artistic tradition, are inspired by the great masters of Neoclassical, Neo-classical and Renaissance Neapolitan Baroque art. Period: circa 1960. Each sculpture measures :Height: 24 cm Width:- 22.5cm Diameter: 13 cm The export from Italy of an antique object is subject to the Belle Arti, a government license that must be applied for from the Ministry of Culture and whose issuance requires 2 to 3 weeks time. This handling time must be added to the shipping time, which can only be done with this license.
  • Creator:
    Giuseppe Cappé (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled,Gilt,Hand-Crafted
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960 circa
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: a15851stDibs: LU2160350179272