Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a peasant, made by Giuseppe Cappelli in 1958

Ø cm 18 Ø cm 14 h cm 22

Giuseppe Cappè (1921-2008) was a renowned Italian artist, widely recognized for his exquisite Capodimonte porcelain sculptures and figurines. Born in Milan, he lived and worked in Lomagna, near a porcelain manufactory, where he created works that gained international fame, particularly in the United States.

Cappè is considered one of the best Capodimonte porcelain sculptors. He drew inspiration from the rich Italian Baroque-Alexandrian folk tradition, evident in the detailed stuccoes of Serpotta (Palermo), in Capodimonte porcelain itself, and in Neapolitan nativity scenes. He blended Baroque roots with veristic popular and neoclassical traditions, often incorporating a humorous and creative touch. 
He began creating sculptures as early as 1946. He worked as chief sculptor at the IPA studio and later at King. In 1959, he opened his artistic porcelain factory "Cappé"; he continuously created about 250 models throughout his life.

His figures often depict allegories, rural scenes, and everyday life, sometimes with a romantic or humorous touch. He produced both classic lines, often in white and gold porcelain inspired by Greek mythology, and a second line of more humorous and detailed works. Giuseppe Cappè passed away in Lomagna on May 7, 2008, leaving an important artistic legacy in the world of fine porcelain.