Vintage Capodimonte Carlo Mollica Leda & the Swan Porcelain Table Lamp Large 22" For Sale
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Vintage Capodimonte Carlo Mollica Leda & the Swan Porcelain Table Lamp Large 22": $575.00
Antique Capodimonte Carlo Mollica Leda and the Swan Porcelain Table Lamp Large 22" 📋 Updated Item SpecificsFieldValueTypeTable LampBrand / MakerCapodimonte / Carlo MollicaSignature / MarkSigned with Mollica's cursive underglaze gold brush markStyleRococo Revival / Italian BaroqueMaterialHard-Paste Fine PorcelainSubjectLeda and the Swan (Greek Mythology)OriginNaples, ItalyAgeMid-20th Century (Circa 1940s–1950s)Item Height22.25" total (Porcelain figure itself stands 11" tall)Power SourceCorded Electric📖 Enhanced Item DescriptionTitle Subject:Signed Carlo Mollica Capodimonte Porcelain Lamp —Leda and the SwanThis highly collectible, statement-sized Italian porcelain table lamp depicts the classical myth ofLeda and the Swan. It is completely hand-modeled and signed by the workshop ofCarlo Mollica, whose family represents one of the historical pillars of mid-century Neapolitan high-fashion porcelain art.🌟 Key Details & Provenance
Authentic Mollica Signature:The reverse features the authentic hand-painted cursive gold hallmark unique to Carlo Mollica's premium mid-century studio works.
Sensual Neapolitan Modeling:True to Mollica’s signature artistic style, this iteration ofLeda and the Swanfeatures incredibly delicate facial styling, highly detailed expressive anatomy, and fluid drapery with an unmistakable, romantic Italian mid-century flair.
Masterful Coloration:Leda’s robe features deep, striking royal violet panels decorated with hand-painted floral cartouches and heavily applied gold gilt scrolls.
🔎 Condition Report
Porcelain & Gilt:The sculpture itself is in beautiful vintage condition. The glazes are exceptionally glassy and vivid. Check the delicate edges of the applied flowers and scrolled terrain on the base for minuscule chips or flea-bites typical of Capodimonte porcelain.
Dimensions:Stands22.25 inches tallto the top of the shade harp insert. The primary porcelain figure measures11 inches tallon an 8.75-inch-wide sculpted base.
Hardware & Electrical:Dual brass sockets with twin pull chains and matching light-cream tassels. It includes an un-restored vintage power cord. Pulls work smoothly and both sockets fire up nicely.
🏺 Market Rarity & Collector Value
The Mollica Premium:Plain Capodimonte pieces from the mid-20th century are common, but signed works directly attributed to Carlo Mollica command a massive premium. His independent mythological and figurative groups are highly sought after by international collectors of Italian art ceramics.
Desirability:Figural lamps are much easier to sell than simple standalone statues because they double as highly functional high-end home decor. The inclusion of the original dual tassel pull-chains adds fantastic vintage character that buyers love.
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