Lot Essay
The portraits are based on engravings of noted Neapolitan figures from the 13th to early 19th century, all of whom can be connected to Naples at some point during their careers.
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CIRCA 1825
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A PARIS (NAPLES DECORATED) GOLD-GROUND PART COFFEE-SERVICE
CIRCA 1825
Each painted with a portrait of an historic 'Sons of Naples', including composers, artists, humanists and scientists, comprising:
A milk-jug, painted with a titled portrait of Salvatore Rosa
A two-handled baluster sugar-bowl and cover, painted with titled portraits of Domenico d'Aulisio and Cardinal Cesare Baronio
Six coffee-cups and saucers, the cups painted with titled portraits of Camillo Porzio, Luca Giordano, Giulio Pomponio Leto, Galeazzo di Tarsia, Lorenzo Bernini and Girolamo Santacroce
The milk-jug - 8 in. (20.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 1825
Each painted with a portrait of an historic 'Sons of Naples', including composers, artists, humanists and scientists, comprising:
A milk-jug, painted with a titled portrait of Salvatore Rosa
A two-handled baluster sugar-bowl and cover, painted with titled portraits of Domenico d'Aulisio and Cardinal Cesare Baronio
Six coffee-cups and saucers, the cups painted with titled portraits of Camillo Porzio, Luca Giordano, Giulio Pomponio Leto, Galeazzo di Tarsia, Lorenzo Bernini and Girolamo Santacroce
The milk-jug - 8 in. (20.2 cm.) high
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