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Lot 197

A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN PORTRAIT PLAQUE OF FANNY CERRITO
Mid-19th century, the dancer shown mid length standing before a crimson drapery, by a mirror and console table, wearing a pale pink gown trimmed with black lace.
24 x 18.5cm (framed)

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

Sold for $1,500


Imagine This, Woollahra


Francesca "Fanny" Cerrito (1817-1909) was an Italian ballerina and choreographer famed for the brilliance, strength and vivacity of her dancing and one of the few women in the 19th century to be recognised for her talent as a choreographer.

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8779
2:00pm - 2 June 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 29 – Sun 31 May, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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