Luigi Benacchio Capodimonte Venus & Cupid Figurine Italian Porcelain 22 cm 1960s

Vintage Capodimonte sculpture portraying Venus guiding her winged son Cupid, modelled and signed by Luigi Benacchio for the Triade studio, c. 1960s. Finely hand-crafted in creamy Italian porcelain with soft blush tones and gilt accents, this 22.5 cm piece showcases Benacchio’s elegant anatomy, crisp feathered wings and flowing drapery—hallmarks of mid-century Capodimonte artistry.

Details

Maker: Luigi Benacchio (incised signature) with blue Triade/Capodimonte mark

Year: Circa 1960s

Material: Hand-finished Capodimonte porcelain with gilt highlights

Dimensions: Height 22.5 cm; base Ø 12 cm; weight ≈ 650 g

Notable features: Classical Venus & Cupid subject; hand-painted red decorator’s control slash on reverse confirms studio finishing

Condition: Excellent vintage; no chips, cracks or repairs; glaze and gilt intact

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