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The Doccia Porcelain Factory was established by Marchese Carlo Ginori
(1701–1757) in 1735, producing majoilica from 1842–1896. These two
candlesticks are painted in the popular palette for late Italian majolica,
dark and light blue, orange and yellow.Label Type
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For the month of October, The Drexel Collection has chosen this majolica candlestick from the Doccia Porcelain Factory. The company was established by Marchese Carlo Ginori in 1735. The majolica candlestick, featuring an ochre griffon and lotus flower, is part of a set of two and was created in 1875 in Italy. Majolica is a revival of the earlier style of maiolica from the 15th to 17th centuries, which was made from tin-glazed earthenware and can be identified from its white base and bright earthy colors.Label Type
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The Renaissance Revival saw a return in popularity of Italian majolica, tin-glazed
earthenware. These four examples demonstrate some of the bold colors popular in the Renaissance Revival as well as some common motifs such as the masks and acanthus
on the vases and the lotus blossom candle-cups. #974, 977, 1432, 1433