Antique porcelain two older figures depicted in the caricature

Para Antique Ginori Porcelain Caramogi, hand-painted, featuring amusing grotesque figures of exquisite craftsmanship, two older figures depicted in caricature—one wearing a charming hat, intending to sniff tobacco. The male figure holds glasses and carefully observes a golden object.

They are in perfect condition, bearing the Ginori manufactory mark with a crown N at the bottom, of the Royal Neapolitan Manufactory, in blue enamel, dating from the second quarter of the 19th century. 

Caramogi are defined as deformities of dwarfs created for entertainment at the courts of rulers. The name derives from the fact that Caramogio was used to describe any funny little person or dwarf, sometimes even a false or foolish person. Among the most characteristic examples of Caramogi are 18th-century Tuscan porcelain factory Doccia. 

Figurines depicting dwarfs in various shapes are inspired by illustrations “Varie figure Gobbi” by Jacques Callot, published in 1616 in Florence, produced in the 18th century by various manufacturers such as Meissen, Doccia, Capodimonte, and Cozzi. Callot’s Gobbi originate from sketches drawn from life: caricatured deformities with satirical tone were most likely inspired by real-life observations. In fact, contemporary sources mention the tradition of organizing games during the feast of Saint Romulus, which took place annually on July 6 in Florence. The Giostra dei Gobbi, held every year, expanded the interests of Cosimo II and Maria Maddalena of Austria to include dwarf and gnome entertainment for widespread participation.

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Many styles characterize antique furniture, but a few stand out as the most important.Eclectic furniture is from the 19th century, marked by the beloved Biedermeier style. Its early variations include neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe style, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transitioned into pseudo-classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.

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