Capodimonte, 19th century porcelain figural group. Hand painted…
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Capodimonte, 19th century porcelain figural group. Hand painted and moulded as five putti playing in a garden, with the blue crowned N mark underneath. Height 28.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Peggy Moore, NSW

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  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.

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