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Capodimonte Mollica Porcelain Rose-Filled Basket Centerpiece, Italy View Watchlist >

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Capodimonte Mollica Porcelain Rose-Filled Basket Centerpiece, Italy

Hand-modeled in the Fratelli Mollica studio, this Capodimonte porcelain bouquet clusters a dozen life-size roses—blush pink, pale yellow and peach—amid tiny jasmine and sky-blue blossoms. Each petal is individually pulled and tinted, then arranged in a ribbed, wicker-look cachepot to form a lush 360° display. The underside carries the gilt-blue Capodimonte foil label and the crown-over-“N” Mollica backstamp, dating the piece to the mid-20th century. Larger than many examples, it makes an eye-catching centerpiece for dining table, mantel or entry console while showcasing the finesse that earned Capodimonte its reputation for fine Italian porcelain.

Condition
Good vintage condition overall with chips throughout the foliage and blossoms, plus one partial petal loss on a single rose. Glaze remains glossy; no structural cracks or repairs noted.

Dimensions (inches)
Height 10 in. × Width 10 ½ in. × Depth 10 ½ in.
Weight: 8 lbs 9.5 oz

(Measurements taken at the widest points.)

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