Sculpture of a pair of beggars in Pastiglia from the first half of the 20th century

A pair of beggars in Pastiglia from the first half of the 20th century. Both sculptures, with charming patina, are maintained in shades of brown and ivory. One figure depicts Rigoletto, the court jester, as indicated on the square base of the standing figure. The other figure is a kind of caricature of an old, deformed, and rather suffering character: a hump, a wart on the forehead, a painful posture, and a tormented facial expression are elements of the characteristic physiognomic repertoire of popular and grotesque representations realized in Northern Europe. On the back of Rigoletto's base, we find the initials MDPS, likely referring to the manufacturer.

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Empire-style furniture spans the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It originated from the reign of Napoleon, where significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed.
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Today, we can observe how the Baroque style has had a significant influence on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. The Renaissance is also a significant style. It flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a substantial mark on the art of furniture making. The Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains were used, as well as cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities, such as the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.

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