Cappè Giuseppe Music and Poetry in White and Gold Porcelain Circa 1960, the two figures by the Italian artist represent a classical allegory of Music and Poetry. The allegory of Poetry, the figure on the left, is represented by a young man seated on a rock. He is caught in the moment of inspiration: he holds a pen and an open book on his lap. Next to him, a small winged putto seems to whisper in his ear or guide his hand, symbolizing divine inspiration. At his feet, other books are placed on the ground. The contrast between the purity of the white porcelain and the gilded drapery of the robe creates an effect of extreme elegance and movement. The second figure in the set represents the allegory of Music; it is a female figure of ethereal grace, also seated on a rocky formation, elegantly holding a lyre or a small harp, finely decorated in gold. A putto, in this case, is depicted playing a trumpet or a flute, emphasizing the sonic theme of the artwork. Both figures rest on circular bases adorned with a gilded Greek key frieze, a direct reference to Greco-Roman aesthetics, and are made of "soft-paste" porcelain, typical of high-quality manufacturing, with pure gold finishes applied at a third firing. The style of the Lombard artist Giuseppe Cappè (Cittiglio 1921 - Lomagna 2008) is recognizable for his extraordinary skill in modeling the expressiveness of faces and the fluidity of fabrics (wet drapery), which lend lightness to a rigid material like porcelain. The figures, rendered with perfect and detailed anatomy, are in perfect condition. The porcelains of the Lombard artist Giuseppe Cappé, recognized as among the most prestigious in Italian artistic tradition, are inspired by the great masters of Neapolitan Baroque, Neoclassical, and Renaissance art. Period: Circa 1960. Each sculpture measures: Height: 24 cm Width: 22.5 cm Diameter: 13 cm
