Capodimonte is most famous for its moulded figurines. The porcelain of Capodimonte, and later Naples, was a superb translucent soft-paste, more beautiful but much harder to fire than the German hard-pastes, or a particularly clear, warm, white, covered with a mildly lustrous glaze.

What is Capodimonte style?

Capodimonte is a distinctive style of porcelain that stands apart from all the other ceramic traditions of southern Italy. This delicate, ornate porcelain--historically produced outside of Naples-- is immediately recognizable for its tiny pastel flowers, sprays of buds, baskets, and elegant figurines.

Is all Capodimonte marked?

Prior to this mark being stamped on wares ranging from figurines to tableware, pieces made by Capodimonte were all unmarked. This marking was usually stamped in either blue or gold on the bottom of pieces made during this era. Some pieces were impressed or incised with a similar mark.