Richard Ginori - Coffee service (13)

lot/richard ginori coffee service 13 porcelain Cjd94XA 633094000 / For sale

lot/richard ginori coffee service 13 porcelain Cjd94XA 633094000

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Richard Ginori - Coffee service (13) - Porcelain

The espresso coffee service is produced by the Italian company Richard Ginori in its Doccia facilities, located near Florence. This set is the Antico Doccia Corona model and includes: - 6 espresso coffee cups - 6 saucers - 1 coffee pot It is a set of rare beauty that represents the flagship of Richard Ginori's production. The Ginori Porcelain Manufactory of Doccia distinguished itself as one of the leading 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 Milano-based Società Ceramica Richard took place. The artistic evolution of the Doccia Manufactory appears particularly complex and reflects the various historical and cultural events that characterized Tuscany for about one hundred 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 manufactory, did not consistently adopt a mark, unlike Meissen. However, there were some attempts in this direction. Examples of such attempts include the use of the Florence Cathedral dome, a symbol already associated with Medici porcelain, and the eight-pointed asterisk. The latter element represents the three stars of the Ginori family crest, joined to the dome. Although these initiatives suggest the intention to introduce a mark, there is no conclusive evidence proving the Marquis Carlo and his successor Lorenzo’s intent. Under Lorenzo Ginori’s leadership and on Saint Laurent’s advice, the idea of placing a mark on the products from the Doccia ovens was considered several times. This was to prevent counterfeiting of porcelains sold in Naples, often decorated in a rough manner, and to distinguish their products from those of competitors, a common practice among many manufactories of the era. It was only under Carlo Leopoldo Ginori’s management that a more defined mark was adopted: the incused 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 the glaze, up to the first half of the nineteenth century, alternating with numerals painted or incuse letters such as P (prima scelta) and F. Subsequently, and mainly on the common majolica, the mark “GINORI” was printed 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 and insured delivery. Price lists are publicly available online. NOTE** Auction items on Catawiki are subject to binding conditions for every bid. If a buyer does not make payment within three days of the auction’s conclusion (or immediately via 'Buy Now'), Catawiki may take action on their account. Specifically, it may suspend the ability to bid and purchase until the due payments are settled. Furthermore, non-payment may result in the sale being canceled; in some cases, the buyer may still have to pay the Buyer Protection fee. Up to the suspension of the Buyer Account. Please note that, should a buyer win multiple lots, they will be required to pay the shipping for each lot separately to ensure the integrity of the material sent.

Estimate:$169.9

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