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🪵 Capodimonte “Boy Whittling a Stick” | Italy | Luigi Giorgio Benecchi 🪵
🔹 Maker: Capodimonte, Italy
🔹 Artist: Luigi Giorgio Benecchi
🔹 Title: Boy Whittling a Stick
🔹 Material: porcelain
🔹 Height: approx. 16 cm / 6.3 inches
🔹 Markings: Capodimonte mark, Benecchi signature, Made in Italy, model number 728
🔹 Condition: excellent condition – no chips, cracks, or restorations
💎 Description:
A rare Capodimonte porcelain figurine created by Italian master Luigi Giorgio Benecchi. The composition depicts a young boy seated and carefully whittling a stick with a knife — a touching genre scene capturing the innocence of childhood and simple everyday moments.
The figurine demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, including expressive facial features, a natural pose, finely sculpted clothing, foliage, and accessories. The delicate hand-painted decoration and gilt accents on the base further emphasize the high artistic quality of the piece.
The base bears impressed Capodimonte marks and the sculptor’s surname, confirming authenticity and collectible value. This statuette is a fine example of the classic Italian porcelain tradition and is of particular interest to collectors of Capodimonte and signed works.
🧳 Perfect for collectors, vintage décor lovers, or as an elegant gift for an antique enthusiast.
📦 Carefully packed for safe shipping. Worldwide delivery available.