Does Capodimonte have any value?

Values for Capodimonte pieces range from a few hundred dollars for a small piece with only a few ornamental sculptural additions to several tens of thousands of dollars for a large scale piece with many highly decorated intricate sculptural ornaments found overall.

How can you tell if a Capodimonte is real?

Capodimonte has a certificate of authenticity tag attached to each piece. This tag usually features a yellow-brown scroll icon where the text, “Certificate of Authenticity” is written.

What does the N stand for on Capodimonte?

Capodimonte Wares Made by Other Companies Many of them have some variation of the crown over Neopolitan N mark in their stamps; others more fully identify the factory where they were made or their designer.

Is Capodimonte ceramic or porcelain?

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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.

What happened to Capodimonte?

But the decorative masterpiece of the Capodimonte factory is the Rococo “Porcelain Room” originally at the Villa Reale at Portici but moved to the Palazzo of Capodimonte in 1805. Executed between 1757 and 1759, it is still intact except for a chandelier destroyed in World War II.

Is Capodimonte still being made?

Porcelain of varying quality continues to be made under the Capodimonte name in Italy, both in the Naples area and at other locations. The modern production includes figurines and heavily decorated vases, urns, chandeliers, and other objects.

Was Capodimonte ever made in Japan?

Today, Capodimonte is a generic term for one of the most widely copied and reproduced porcelain styles. The Ardalt mark indicates that it was made in occupied Japan. Sometimes marked Made in Occupied Japan and known as OJ, some bore only the exporter’s stamp.

Can you wash Capodimonte?

In this case, you can use a damp soft cloth and gently clean the sculpture. Allow the porcelain to air dry on top of a cloth or paper towel. It is best to be very careful while cleaning Capodimonte flowers, especially the leaves of the flower, since these pieces are very fragile.

Is Capodimonte popular?

Today Capodimonte is a popular collectible throughout Italy as well as abroad.

How do you clean a Capodimonte?

The best way to remove dust from the surface is to use a feather duster or a soft, dry cloth. You can also use a small, soft-bristled brush to remove dust from hard to reach areas. However, the best way to avoid exposure to dust is to display it behind a glass shelf.