Bidspirit auction | Four Capodimonte-Style Porcelain Ladies

Four Capodimonte-Style Porcelain Ladies - Origin: Italy and Japan Date: Mid to late 20th century Period/Style: Rococo Revival and Capodimonte style Maker: Mixed makers, including Andrea by Sadek Materials: Glazed porcelain with applied porcelain lace, flowers, polychrome enamel, and gilding Form: Group of four female figures Description: A group of four porcelain ladies modeled in elaborate 18th-century costume. The group comprises a standing lady in a yellow, green, and pink floral dress, a bonneted lady carrying a flower basket, a dancing lady holding the sides of her tiered lace skirt, and a seated lady holding a fan. Three figures have finely modeled applied porcelain lace and floral ornament, with painted floral decoration and gilt highlights throughout. Marks: Three lace-dress figures are marked Italy beneath a crowned N. The standing figure retains an Andrea by Sadek Japan foil label and red model number M-1020. Dimensions: Largest 7.5 in. H, 5 in. W, 2 in. D. Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: Scattered small chips, breaks, and losses to the delicate applied porcelain lace, flower petals, and foliage. Minor rubbing and losses to the gilding and painted decoration. Light scratches, surface dust, and residue throughout, with shelf wear and discoloration to the undersides. The Andrea foil label has rubbing and losses. No obvious major cracks or extensive repairs observed. Because of the density of the lace and floral ornament, every minor loss may not be readily apparent.