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Thu, May 16, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 461

Three Capodimonte G. Cappé Porcelain Figurines

Estimate: $300 - $600

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Italian, 20th century, capodimonte sculptures, matte glaze, each impressed "G.Cappé" verso, comprising: "The Joke", gilt signed "Works of Art/G.Cappé/Italy 99054" with impressed "[fish in circle]/1959"; standing gentleman with dog, gilt signed "G.Cappé/Works of Art/Italy 99017" with impressed "[fish in circle]/1961"; worried doctor on gilt horseshoe base, gilt signed "G.Cappé/Works of Art/Italy 99062", with factory tag; tallest 10 in. 

, Provenance: Collection of Clint Paul and Lois B. Herring, Post, Texas

Condition

overall scattered scratches, dust; cigar restoration to standing example