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ANTICA MAJOLICA Collection
The Caffaggiolo Group
Exclusive Museum Quality Reproductions from 16th
century original Tuscany's designs.
Oak leaves surrounded by arabesque floral designs
mark the character of this pattern, which traces its origins to
1506, and the town of Caffaggiolo, a renowned center of Tuscan
potting. Located near Florence, Caffaggiolo was then under the
patronage of the Medici family, whose arms and mottoes appear on
some of the Caffaggiolo wares. The influence of Florentine masters,
particularly Botticelli and Donatello, is seen in earlier works.
Boldly painted in strong colors to reflect Florence's
individual status, these pieces depict religious and classical
subjects, as well as scenes of pageantry, triumphs, shields of arms,
and trophies. "Peacock-feather" ornaments were also used. Rich blue,
lemon yellow, orange, green and a dark cherry red are typical color
themes. The best work was done between 1506 and 1526 and these
pieces are genuine reproductions of those original masterpieces! |
MAREMMA Signature Collection
The “wild side” of Tuscany…
Distinguished for its vast, golden sea of wheat, the “Maremma” is a
natural Park that stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast of Tuscany,
southwest of Florence and the Chianti region. Driving through these
waves of grain you'll see cowboys in fedoras riding big sturdy
“maremmano” horses and herding long-horned “maremmano” bulls.
This exclusive pattern was created by our Tuscan artists in homage
to the wild fruits and flowers of the Maremma region.
UMBERTO Signature Collection
Piatti da Pompa
The majolica of Deruta is noted for its stylized portrait of heads
and figures. In the renaissance era, these masterfully hand painted
wall plates, were exchanged as gifts among the noble families as
they were often commissioned to depict a family member and also
exchanged in special occasions between lovers for wedding or
anniversary occasions.
Each Umberto’s masterpiece is signed by the artist himself.
CLICK HERE to see
“Maestro” Umberto at work in his ceramic workshop in Deruta-Italy. |
