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Capodimonte Porcelain Lamps - Victorian Style - Collectible Porcelain Rococo Style - Set of 2 Lamps This set of rare lamps is in a very good condition. Capodimonte porcelain is one of the glories of Neapolitan craft production binding its origins to the splendor of the Bourbon dynasty. in 1743 King Charles of Bourbon & his wife Amalia of Saxony decided to establish a center of porcelain production driven by the desire to create a porcelain similar to that in Germany, manufactured in the factory in Meissen Thus was born the Royal Factory of Capodimonte, whose production was considered even higher than German & French. in fact, the particular mixture of soft paste with a high feldspar & praised the performance of the miniatures made with the tip of the brush created a special "under the glass" effect, which made these works of art unique in the world. The most flourishing period of the Royal Factory of Capodimonte lies certainly in the last two decades of the eighteenth century when was founded a real art school led by Domenico Venuti, who gave birth to precious porcelain, currently preserved at the Museum of Capodimonte. The Royal Factory of Capodimonte, one of the largest museums in Naples which preserves the most famous pieces of the Neapolitan tradition. Each of the two lamps measures: 34" high x 7" diameter. The base is 8 1/2" diameter. The lamp shade is 17" diameter. Very nice addition to any collection. This will look fabulous in your house. This collectible set can be a centerpiece in your house. Please look in my shop for more collectible items. We do our best to insure items arrive complete & undamaged. Paid items are shipped with insurance & tracking number using USPS Priority Mail. Email me at george.batog@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the item or shipping. Thank you Capodimonte Porcelain Lamps - Victorian Style Collectible Rococo Set Of 2
