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, and date from the second quarter of the 19th century. 

Caramogi are defined as figurines of deformed 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 those produced in the 18th-century Tuscan porcelain factory Doccia. 

Figurines depicting dwarfs in various shapes are inspired by illustrations from “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 inspired by life: their caricatural deformity with satirical tone was most likely inspired by real-life observation. In fact, contemporary sources mention the tradition of organizing games during the feast of Saint Romulus, held annually on July 6 in Florence. The Giostra dei Gobbi, which was held annually, expanded the entertainment preferences of Cosimo II and Maria Maddalena of Austria to include dwarfs and groomsmen in public festivities.

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