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445 - Composition featuring impressions on gold leaf of the obverse and reverse of the medal commemorating Princess Livia Doria Carafa di Roccella, framed by garlands of bisque flowers on an ebonised wooden base. Housed in a contemporary gilded bronze case with a beaded profile and a ribbon-shaped cornice. Naples, late 18th century (diameter 7 cm; case 13 x 24 cm) (defects, missing parts and minor cracks)
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Composition featuring impressions on gold leaf of the obverse and reverse of the medal commemorating Princess Livia Doria Carafa di Roccella, framed by garlands of bisque flowers on an ebonised wooden base. Housed in a contemporary gilded bronze case with a beaded profile and a ribbon-shaped cornice. Naples, late 18th century (diameter 7 cm; case 13 x 24 cm) (defects, missing parts and minor cracks) The two plaques depict, respectively, a profile portrait of Livia Doria Carafa di Roccella facing to the right, and ‘Seated Charity clutching Hymen and bestowing coins upon the poor beside her; at her side, the standing figure of Religion points to an eagle in the sky, holding two eaglets in its talons; above, three stars and the emblem of the sun. At her feet lie a burning torch, a lyre and a yoke” Provenance: Naples, Private Collection; formerly Palazzo Carafa di Roccella Comparative bibliography: M. Pisani, Neapolitan Portraits from the Sixteenth to the Nineteenth Century, Naples 1996, cat. 75, p. 110 IT Composizione con impressioni su lamina d'oro del recto e del verso della medaglia in memoria della principessa Livia Doria Carafa di Roccella incorniciate da ghirlande di fiori in bisquit su supporto in legno ebanizzato. Entro teca coeva in bronzo dorato con profilo perlinato e cimasa a nastro. Napoli, fine secolo XVIII (d. cm 7; teca cm 13x24) (difetti, mancanze e piccole rotture) Le due placche raffigurano rispettivamente il ritratto di profilo di Livia Doria Carafa di Roccella in posa verso destra e "La Carità seduta stringe Imeneo e dona ai poveri presso di lei delle monete, al suo fianco la Religione stante le indica nel cielo un'aquila con due aquilotti fra gli artigli, in alto tre stelle e l'emblema del sole. Ai suoi piedi una face accesa, una lira, il giogo" Provenienza: Napoli, Collezione Privata; già Palazzo Carafa di Roccella Bibliografia di confronto: M. Pisani, Ritratti napoletani dal Cinquecento all'Ottocento, Napoli 1996, cat. 75, pag. 110
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