Polychrome terracotta statuette depicting a peasant girl in costume from the village of Vizzini.
In one hand, she holds a large bunch of freshly picked broccoli and a jug in the other. At the base of the pedestal, is the following inscription: “GVB e Bongiovanni. Vaccaro da Caltagirone, premiato nella Universale esposizione di Londra 1862.” [G.V.B. and Bongiovanni Vaccaro da Caltagirone, awarded at the Universal London Exhibition 1862. Minor flaws. Splendid patina.
It is part of a private collection.
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Since 2002, Sabrina Egidi has been registered in the list of expert appraisers of the Civil Court and the Chamber of Commerce of Rome.
This serves as an absolute guarantee of the authenticity of the furnishings offered and the accuracy of the information in the presentation sheets.
Modern paintings, whenever possible, are always accompanied by certificates of authenticity from their respective Foundations and expert committees.
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Sabrina Egidi has been active in the antique world since the 1980s; integrity, expertise, and professionalism have always been the hallmarks of her work.
The opening of her gallery in Paris in 2005 marked her recognition at an international level, through collaborations with the most prestigious interior designers in Europe and worldwide.
