Richard Ginori Pittoria di Doccia 1930-1950 decoro...

White porcelain tea service of great rarity, production period 1930-1950, decoration Italian fruit Floral in excellent condition, no cracks or damage, unobtainable, hand-painted at the Pittoria di Doccia studios The Ginori Porcelain Manufactory of Doccia distinguished itself as one of the most eminent porcelain factories in Europe. Its foundation dates back to 1737, thanks to the initiative of Marquis Carlo Ginori, at his villa in Doccia, now part of Sesto Fiorentino. The ownership and management of the manufactory remained in the hands of Carlo Ginori’s descendants until 1896, when a merger with the Milan-based Società Ceramica Richard took place. The artistic evolution of the Doccia Manufactory appears particularly complex and reflects the changing historical and cultural events that characterized Tuscany for about one hundred and fifty years, from the decline of the last Medici to the time when Florence became the capital. In the early years, the Ginori manufactory at Doccia, similar to the Viennese Du Paquier, did not consistently adopt a mark, unlike Meissen. However, there were some attempts in that direction. Examples include the use of the dome of Florence Cathedral, a symbol already associated with Medici porcelain, and the eight-pointed asterisk. The latter element represents the three stars of the Ginori family crest united with the dome. Although these initiatives suggest an intention to introduce a mark, there is no conclusive evidence proving the will of Marquis Carlo and his successor Lorenzo. Under Lorenzo Ginori’s leadership and on Saint Laurent’s advice, it was thought several times to place a mark on the products from the Doccia ovens. This was to prevent counterfeiting of porcelains sold in Naples, often decorated roughly, and to distinguish their products from those of competitors, a common practice among many manufactories of the era. Only under Carlo Leopoldo Ginori’s management was a more defined mark adopted: the incised asterisk, documented from 1780, probably a simplification of the three stars of the family crest. During the same period, the asterisk also appears painted in gold or red over glaze, up to the first half of the nineteenth century, alternated with numerals painted or incised letters such as P (prima scelta) and F. Subsequently, and mainly on common majolica, the mark “GINORI” was impressed until about 1840, while on porcelain the crowned N appeared, thanks to the acquisition of models from the Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea and the right to reproduce its mark. In the second half of the nineteenth century, between 1850 and 1890, we find a G impressed within a vertical lozenge or the wording Ginori painted within an oval. In the last decades, variants “Manifattura Ginori” in an oval centered by a star were introduced, painted in black, blue, green and red. Product deliveries are entrusted only to top couriers such as UPS, DHL and BRT, with guaranteed delivery and insured. Price lists are publicly available online. NOTE** Objects up for auction on Catawiki are subject to binding conditions for every bid. If a buyer does not make payment within three days of the auction closing (or immediately via 'Buy Now'), Catawiki may take action on their account. Specifically, it may suspend the ability to bid and purchase until payments due are settled. Furthermore, non-payment may result in the cancellation of the sale; in some cases, the buyer may still have to pay the Buyer Protection fee. Until the buyer account is suspended. Please note that if a buyer wins multiple lots, they will be required to pay shipping for each lot separately to ensure the integrity of the material shipped.

Estimación:€150

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