Walking Cherub - Capodimonte

Name: Capodimonte " Walking Cherub"
 
Type: Capodimonte Miniature Wall Plaque with Cherub Scene
 
Year: c. 1950s–1970s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Capodimonte - Capodimonte
 
History: This is a charming hand-painted Capodimonte porcelain miniature plaque, featuring a lightly relief-moulded cherub figure set in a whimsical garden scene. The style of painting—vivid washes of green, yellow, and orange with heavy black outlines—is typical of Capodimonte’s more folkloric or rustic interpretations from the mid-20th century. The naïve depiction and palette lean toward decorative rather than fine Capodimonte Rococo style.
 
 
The back bears a handwritten-style mark “936 Capodimonte Italy,” which suggests a studio or small production run rather than mass production. These small wall plaques were often collected or given as gifts, and are appreciated today for their quirky, folk-art aesthetic.
 
 
There is visible edge wear and a chip on the rim, which affects display value slightly but doesn't diminish its collectible charm, especially for lovers of Italian ceramics or cherub-themed pieces.
 
Flaws: Slight Restoration