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Antique Venetian Porcelain Commedia Dell 'Arte Sculpture "Pantalone" 'Pantaloon'

About the Item

Pantalone (Pantaloon) is one of the most important characters in Commedia dell’arte -Italian Comedy which was very popular form of a professional theatre, started in Italy and rotated in Europe in 16th till 18th centuries. This exceptional Porcelain/ Ceramic 70 cm and ca 20 kg sculpture is a true master piece and belongs to an extremely rare museum collector item. The mastery and artistry of hand carving is outstanding. The Figure represents a character of Pantalone – holding a coin in his hand, destroyed clothes, big noticeable nose and eyebrows, -he is a greedy salesman and a merchant who was always begging for money and looked poorly even though he was a wealthy man in his times. This is an absolutely venetian one-of-a-kind masterpiece in its finest craftsmanship. It is extremely decorative and attractive and for sure the only one known of its kind size.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Doha, QA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7451231170952

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