Column - Capodimonte - 1970-1980





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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
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This refined 1970s decorative column stands as a superb testament to Italian manufacturing excellence, carrying the prestigious Capodimonte brand, worldwide synonymous with porcelain and high-level art ceramics. Hailing from an ancient noble palace, this piece stands out for an aesthetic that blends the structural rigor of modernism with the decorative richness of classical tradition. The surface is embellished with delicate reliefs and hand-painted decorations, where floral motifs or neoclassical-inspired scenes typical of the workshop merge with vermeil gold finishes that illuminate its profile.
The use of high-quality glazed porcelain or ceramic gives the column a unique luster and chromatic depth, making it not only a pedestal for fine busts or vases but a true decorative sculpture in its own right. The craftsmanship of Capodimonte artisans shows in the precision of the details and the care given to proportions, ensuring a visual solidity that does not sacrifice formal grace. Placed in a high-representation setting, this column serves as a bridge between the scenographic taste of the past and the clean design of the 1970s, instantly elevating the prestige of any private collection or grand salon thanks to its indisputable historical and artistic value.
Dimensions: 150 overall height
97 column height only
53 vase height only
Column: 30 x 30
Vase: 25 x 22
This refined 1970s decorative column stands as a superb testament to Italian manufacturing excellence, carrying the prestigious Capodimonte brand, worldwide synonymous with porcelain and high-level art ceramics. Hailing from an ancient noble palace, this piece stands out for an aesthetic that blends the structural rigor of modernism with the decorative richness of classical tradition. The surface is embellished with delicate reliefs and hand-painted decorations, where floral motifs or neoclassical-inspired scenes typical of the workshop merge with vermeil gold finishes that illuminate its profile.
The use of high-quality glazed porcelain or ceramic gives the column a unique luster and chromatic depth, making it not only a pedestal for fine busts or vases but a true decorative sculpture in its own right. The craftsmanship of Capodimonte artisans shows in the precision of the details and the care given to proportions, ensuring a visual solidity that does not sacrifice formal grace. Placed in a high-representation setting, this column serves as a bridge between the scenographic taste of the past and the clean design of the 1970s, instantly elevating the prestige of any private collection or grand salon thanks to its indisputable historical and artistic value.
Dimensions: 150 overall height
97 column height only
53 vase height only
Column: 30 x 30
Vase: 25 x 22
