Porcellane Capodimonte Principe by C. Mollica Aristocratic Couple w/ Borzoi Dog

Capodimonte Style Aristocratic Couple w/ Borzoi Dog Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Porcellane Principe Hand Made in Italy using the old moulds created and signed by the glamorous name of Cesare Mollica (1886 - 1982) This large porcelain Figurine previously belonged to my lovely Nana - Mrs Yates. The base is lined in velvet. The original hanging tag / authentication card is included The dimensions are: Length 400mm x Width 310mm x Height 380mm There is substantial weight to this piece This masterpiece is highly detailed and heavily hand painted with accents and nicely glazed. Highest quality and a very special piece that would be a wonderful addition to any porcelain figurine collection. Capodimonte is a distinctive style of porcelain that stands apart from all the other ceramic traditions of southern Italy. This delicate, ornate porcelain historically produced outside of Naples is immediately recognizable for its tiny pastel flowers, sprays of buds, baskets, and elegant figurines. Today Capodimonte is a popular collectible throughout Italy as well as abroad. Capodimonte porcelain tradition is dated back to 1743, when Charles of Bourbon, ruler of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, decided to start a local porcelain production. ?The Royal Factory of Capodimonte was founded in the Royal Palace, located on a hill in the heart of Naples: over the time it became one of the world's greatest porcelain factory, surpassing French and German manufactures. Today Capodimonte Porcelains are one of the glories of Neapolitan's historical and cultural heritage and a representative example of perfectly executed Italian artistic handcraft. Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own this unique piece! Pick up is in Greenhithe on the North Shore