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LOT 934 A rare Italian porcelain figure of a dwarfStanding figure of a small hunch-backed man on a flat

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A rare Italian porcelain figure of a dwarf Standing figure of a small hunch-backed man on a flat base. He wears a thick cloak with wide sleeves, boots, and a broad brimmed hat. A restored crack to the right leg and left foot, minor chips to the hat. H 9.6 cm. Attributed to Cozzi, around 1770. The office of the so-called "Court dwarf" was a staple feature of European royal courts for many centuries. It was not easy for men with dwarfism to find work, and becoming court jester to a local ruler ensured a steady income. It was the court dwarf's job to function as an object of ridicule and amusement for the ruler and his entourage. Throughout the 18th century, the figure of the dwarf was generally depicted in a satirical manner, often exaggerated to a grotesque degree, as demonstrated by etchings such as "Varie Figure Gobbi" by the etcher and engraver Jacques Callot (1592 - 1635) from Lorraine. This porcelain model was possibly based either on Collot's engraving or on the 50-sheet series of copperplate engravings "Calloto resuscitato oder neueingerichtetes Zwerchen Cabinet" published in Augsburg in 1710 by Martin Engelbrecht (cf. Rijksmuseum, inv. no. BI-B-FM-078-48). This series, based on Callot's engravings, comprised of full-figure depictions of male and female dwarfs as ethnic caricatures. The series influenced numerous sculptors and model makers in porcelain manufactories throughout Europe. So far it has not been possible to ascertain the origin of the majority of dwarf figures produced in European manufactories. Meissen produced several series of dwarves in 1725 on differing bases, the majority of which were unmarked. It is also possible that the manufactories based the figures on plaster models from Augsburg that were also used by jewellers and other craftsmen in the 18th century. Provenance Giuseppe Gatti Casazza (1870 - 1947), Venice. Auctioned by Christie's Milan on 5th March 2005, lot 644. Private collection, Copenhagen. Seltene Figur eines Zwergs Porzellan mit leicht grauem Scherben, polychromer Emaildekor. Stehende Figur eines kleinwüchsigen buckligen Mannes auf flachem Schollensockel. In einem dicken Mantel mit weiten Ärmeln, hohen Stiefeln und großkrempigen Hut. Restaurierter Bruch im rechten Bein und linken Fuß, minimale Chips am Hutschmuck. H 9,6 cm. Cozzi, zugeschrieben, um 1770. Das Amt des sogenannten "Hofzwergs" gehörte viele Jahrhundert lang zu den fest etablierten Chargen an europäischen Herrscherhöfe. Für einen kleinwüchsigen Mann war der Broterwerb nicht einfach, und Hofnarr des Landesherrn zu sein, bedeutete ein sicheres Einkommen. Seine Aufgabe war der Belustigung und auch dem Spott des Herrschers und seines Gefolges zu dienen. Die Figur des Zwergs skizzierte man im 18. Jahrhundert meist satirisch mit deutlicher Übertreibung ins Groteske, wie die Radierungen "Varie Figure Gobbi", des lothringischen Stechers und Radierers Jacques Callot (1592 - 1635) dokumentieren. Die hier vorgestellte Porzellanfigur geht womöglich zurück auf Callots Vorlagen oder auf die Kupferstiche der 50 Blatt starken Serie "Calloto resuscitato oder neueingerichtetes Zwerchen Cabinet", 1710 von Martin Engelbrecht in Augsburg publiziert (Vgl. Rijksmuseum, Inv.Nr. BI-B-FM-078-48). Sie zeigen, angelehnt an die Radierungen Callots, ganzseitige Darstellungen von weiblichen und männlichen Zwergenfiguren als ethnische Prototypen. Die Stiche beeinflussten zahlreiche Bildhauer und Modelleure der europäischen Porzellanmanufakturen. Die Herkunft der Modell für die Vielzahl der in den europäischen Manufakturen produzierten Zwergenfiguren, ist bis dato nicht eindeutig zu klären. Bereits 1725 stellte die Meissener Manufaktur verschiedene Serien der Zwerge, auf unterschiedlichen Postamenten her, meist ohne diese mit einer Marke zu versehen. Es ist zu vermuten, dass die Manufakturen Gipsmodelle aus Augsburg erhielten, die auch Verwendung bei Juwelieren und Kunsthandwerkern des 18. Jahrhunderts fanden. Provenienz Giuseppe Gatti Casazza (1870 - 1947), Venedig. Verst. Christie's Mailand am 5. März 2005, Lot 644. Kopenhagener Privatsammlung.

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