{"product_id":"cortese-capodimonte-porcelain-figurine-shoemaker-scene-italy-1963-signed-9-in","title":"Cortese Capodimonte Porcelain Figurine Shoemaker Scene Italy 1963 Signed 9 in","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a visible break on the tip of the thumb on the raised hand, and the string was reattached with glue.Some small paint rubs and surface marks consistent with age, especially around the hand and base.No structural cracks or repairs to the main body of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e shoe maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capodimonte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Licensed Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"112\" dataend=\"465\"\u003eThis item is a finely detailed \u003cstrong datastart=\"143\" dataend=\"191\"\u003eCortese Capodimontestyle porcelain figurine\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting an elderly shoemaker at work, threading a leather shoe with string amidst a cluttered workbench. Signed and marked on the base with a crowned \"N\" and \u003cstrong datastart=\"353\" dataend=\"366\"\u003e“Cortese”\u003c\/strong\u003e, the figurine was crafted in \u003cstrong datastart=\"396\" dataend=\"404\"\u003e1963\u003c\/strong\u003e and captures the charm of traditional Italian craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"467\" dataend=\"838\"\u003eThe sculpture showcases the shoemaker seated on a rustic stool surrounded by tools of the trade, with realistic detailing in his expression, clothing, and the various cobbler accessories scattered around the base. The piece embodies the narrative artistry typical of Capodimonte figures, celebrating scenes of everyday life with emotional depth and exceptional technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"840\" dataend=\"863\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"843\" dataend=\"863\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"865\" dataend=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"865\" dataend=\"888\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"867\" dataend=\"888\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"867\" dataend=\"878\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cortese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"889\" dataend=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"891\" dataend=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"891\" dataend=\"901\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capodimonte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"916\" dataend=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"918\" dataend=\"948\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"918\" dataend=\"940\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"949\" dataend=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"951\" dataend=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"951\" dataend=\"960\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"968\" dataend=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"970\" dataend=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"970\" dataend=\"981\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"998\" dataend=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1000\" dataend=\"1021\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1000\" dataend=\"1011\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.68 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1022\" dataend=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1024\" dataend=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1024\" dataend=\"1037\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpainted porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1063\" dataend=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1065\" dataend=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1065\" dataend=\"1078\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue “N” under crown (Capodimontestyle), signed \u003cem datastart=\"1128\" dataend=\"1137\"\u003eCortese\u003c\/em\u003e, handnumbered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1154\" dataend=\"1179\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1157\" dataend=\"1179\"\u003eDesign Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1181\" dataend=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1181\" dataend=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1183\" dataend=\"1234\"\u003eHighly expressive facial features and hand gestures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1235\" dataend=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1237\" dataend=\"1307\"\u003eShoemaker depicted midtask, threading a leather shoe with real string\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1308\" dataend=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1310\" dataend=\"1387\"\u003eDetailed wooden workbench covered in tools, thread, nails, and leather scraps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1388\" dataend=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1390\" dataend=\"1448\"\u003eIntricate tilelike sculpted base with subtle gold accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1449\" dataend=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1451\" dataend=\"1516\"\u003eRealistic texturing on apron, clothing folds, and cobbler’s tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1518\" dataend=\"1555\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1521\" dataend=\"1535\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1535\" dataend=\"1538\"\u003e\nWorn condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1556\" dataend=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1556\" dataend=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1558\" dataend=\"1677\"\u003eThere is a \u003cstrong datastart=\"1569\" dataend=\"1610\"\u003evisible break on the tip of the thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e on the raised hand, and the \u003cstrong datastart=\"1639\" dataend=\"1664\"\u003estring was reattached\u003c\/strong\u003e with glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1678\" dataend=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1680\" dataend=\"1783\"\u003eSome \u003cstrong datastart=\"1685\" dataend=\"1723\"\u003esmall paint rubs and surface marks\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age, especially around the hand and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1784\" dataend=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1786\" dataend=\"1850\"\u003eNo structural cracks or repairs to the main body of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1924\" dataend=\"2440\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1927\" dataend=\"1969\"\u003eAbout Cortese \u0026amp; Capodimonte Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr datastart=\"1969\" dataend=\"1972\"\u003e\nCapodimonte porcelain originated in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century and is renowned for its detailed, expressive figurines and floral designs. Though this piece is from the 1960s, the traditional methods and styles were preserved by later artists like \u003cstrong datastart=\"2227\" dataend=\"2238\"\u003eCortese\u003c\/strong\u003e, who carried on the Capodimonte legacy. 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