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    Posted 9 years ago

    kivatinitz
    (342 items)

    This one is a wonderful very cheap figurines Sergio bought to Olga de Caro in Belgrano street. I bought her so many beatiful small porcelains. It has 18 cm large and 15 high x 13 cm width. Is marked with the N and the crown http://loveisspeed.blogspot.com.ar/2012/03/capodimonte-from-napoli.html.
    It is intact and in the manner of Dresden lacy figurines, you know near Dresden there were many litlle decarotars that bought the best blanks to be decorated with that rococo style, with many flowers and colors. The enamel is one of the best we have. The definition of the features of the faces are so good that as the hands. In internet there are several on sale of superior and inferior quality, but none with this mark, Bohne mark are similar but not identical.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dresden-large-figural-of-men-and-women-with-musical-instruments-FREE-SHIPPING-/151452208966?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2343414f46
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Larger-Unterweissbach-Lace-Dresden-German-Porcelain-Group-Figural-/171539033114?pt=Antiques_Decorative_Arts&hash=item27f085ec1a
    Though, I am pretty sure it is not a Capodimonte product. The date of production of lace figurine is much recent that this particular Capodimonte mark.
    http://www.collectorsweekly.com/figurines/dresden

    In this web page
    http://www.antique-china-porcelain-collectibles.com/figural_history.htm
    the information is more extensive "Generally the production of a porcelain figurine, or figural "grouping," consists of two steps. The first is the molding and casting process, which results in the basic shape of the final figural piece. The second, and perhaps most important step, involves "modeling." In this stage of the process, smaller or more detailed items such as flowers, baskets or musical instruments, were modeled separately or by hand and attached to the larger piece with porcelain "slip" (soft porcelain mixed with water.) It is this second stage that determines the unique character and flavor of the piece.

    By far the most impressive development of the modeling process was the invention of "Dresden lace." This was a method developed by Dresden decorators in which real lace was dipped in liquid porcelain and then applied to the figures by hand. The result was a stunningly delicate appearance that was almost indistinguishable from soft fabric. However, most of the results were so fragile they could be broken even by a light touch. This makes the pieces that remain intact all the more impressive, for the care that must have gone into preserving them.

    The most famous Dresden figurines are the "crinoline groups," which portray various aspects of court life, such as the dancing or playing musical instruments, or sometimes amorous scenes. Many of these were produced under the original Dresden blue crown mark seen on the dinnerware, but several other manufactures imitating the Dresden style attained a degree of artistry that rivaled the original studios. Some of the more famous include Volkstedt, Alka-Kunst Alboth & Kaiser, Ernst Bohne & Sons, the Irish Dresden company, and Sitzendorf. Several of these are represented in the Nacq Partners, Ltd. collection."

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    Comments

    1. freiheit freiheit, 9 years ago
      I was too busy to see all of your beautiful posts.
      Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!
    2. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 9 years ago
      Thanks Frei
    3. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      This is so beautifully made, kivatinitz, love the scene and the people, all perfectly charming. :)
    4. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 8 years ago
      thanks a lot for the comment katherine, yes I have desire of beiing with them
    5. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Yes! :)

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