Description: For sale is an amazing figurine from the commedia dell'arte series made by Franz Anton Bustelli by Nymphenburg in about 1770. For me the figures from this series are the holy grail of porcelain. Bustelli did an amazing job designing them which one can see here. Perfectly modeled and hand painted! One almost never finds the 18th century versions but the modern ones (I happen to have the modern version for sale as well) are still super popular and you can find them easily. This one here is one of the rarer models - he is known as L'Abbe or Anselmo and is of a gentleman wearing a cloak while leaning on a cane. Almost always painted in shades of grey and black this one here is a little more colorful with pink knickerbockers and a yellow vest as well as an orange shirt with the black coat. The flat base is also nicer than most with a bit of puce and blue trim to it as well as the gilding. An amazing piece one will never find again. The figure is not marked which is not unusual - likely ground away because the base is not perfectly flat. There is an incised number two inside the base which is hard to see. One finds that one some of their pieces. The figure is 6.875 inches tall, 2.75 inches wide and 3 inches deep. He is In superb condition with some minor restorations that were so well done I cannot figure them all out. I am pretty sure the cane had work done to it, the hat, one leg and off course that finger that is sticking up. A couple of firing flaws that were painted over at the factory common to these early models. The base warped during firing and is not flat so a little rubber piece was placed under the base so he stands safely. He displays perfectly and looks amazing! A great looking figurine! antique German Germany dell Arte Italienische Komoedie If you like my goodies have a look at my other auctions for a lot more top maker pieces like KPM , Sevres and so on. Returns accepted if item is not as described. More items can be found when you click on my user name. Photos are part of the description - if you need others just let me know exactly what you are looking for and I'll take care of it speedily! I always provide a tracking number so keep an eye on that since postal services aren't perfect. Please do not send me questions on items other than my own! Фарфор 磁器 porcelaine porcellana
Price: 33999.99 USD
Location: Sparta, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-02T18:54:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: unknown
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: See description
Year Manufactured: 1770
Item Length: See description
Maker: Nymphenburg
Department: Adults
Item Height: See description
Number in Pack: 1
Style: Rococo
Features: Hand Painted
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: See description
Pattern: N/A
Character: Anselmo
Signed: No
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Commedia dell'Arte
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Brand: Nymphenburg
Type: Figurine
Customized: No
Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
Object Type: Figurine
Packaging: Will be packed safely
Theme: Italian Comedy
Original/Reproduction: Original
Collection: N/A
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
Production Technique: N/A
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: N/A
Item Weight: unknown