{"product_id":"pink-green-majolica-fish-candelholders-by-n-d-dolphi-for-neiman-marcus","title":"PINK \u0026 GREEN MAJOLICA FISH CANDLEHOLDERS BY ND DOLFI FOR NEIMAN MARCUS","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whimsical pair of pink and green, Italian majolica fish-shaped candle holders produced in the 1960s by BOTTEGA ND DOLFI for Nieman Marcus, embodying the playful nature of much of the studio's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOTTEGA ND DOLFI\u003c\/b\u003e has been producing unique majolica pieces for more than 80 years. Founded as Bottega d'Arte Dolfi by Giovanni Dolfi in 1941, the original workshop was established in the castle that overlooks the town of Montelupo in Tuscany and was devoted to producing majolica in the traditional Tuscan style. Giovanni's son Silvano, who grew up working among artisans, established an atelier of his own in 1994. He christened it \u003cb\u003eBOTTEGA ND DOLFI\u003c\/b\u003e in recognition of the budding talent of his daughters, Natalia and Daria, thereby projecting the family legacy forward. After winning the esteem of the international market, the company moved its operations to the modern facility that houses it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvano Dolfi was recognized as a \u003ci\u003eMaestro Artigiano\u003c\/i\u003e, or Master Craftsman, in 2009. That same year he handed the reins of \u003cb\u003eND DOLFI\u003c\/b\u003e over to his daughters. Along with Natalia's husband Carlo, they still manage all aspects of the manufacturing process today. They work with their artisans to create one-off majolica pieces that reference Tuscany’s strong ceramic heritage while experimenting with materials and contemporary designs. Small imperfections such as the differences in color and shape or small bubbles in the glaze testify to the products' artisanal authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eND DOLFI\u003c\/b\u003e uses high quality raw materials that are handled, reworked, and mixed according to the rules of the majolica artwork tradition. Love of the material, respect for method, and a willingness to play are the driving forces behind every stage of manufacture. \u003cb\u003eND DOLFI\u003c\/b\u003e outlines its production phases as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneading the clay, to obtain the right consistency for the subsequent casting and processing on the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning by hand and manual casting in plaster molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing the article by hand, adding decorative features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow drying, at natural temperature, after which the product is light gray in color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiring, to a maximum temperature of 1,050 degrees centigrade. At the end of this phase, which takes an entire day, the article assumes the color red and is referred to as \"bisque\" or \"biscuit\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying several coats of enamel in succession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorating the item, exclusively by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker – \u003cb\u003eBOTTEGA ND DOLFI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Period\/Year – \u003cb\u003e1960s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin – \u003cb\u003eWEST GERMANY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles\/Movements – \u003cb\u003eMID-CENTURY MODERN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials – \u003cb\u003eMAJOLIKA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors – \u003cb\u003ePINK, GREEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition – \u003cb\u003eExcellent vintage condition; no damage. May show some signs of previous use.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions – \u003cb\u003e8\" W × 3 ¼\" D × 6 ½\" H\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MODERN REDUX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44705994801339,"sku":"N.D. DOLPHI MAJOLICA FISH CANDELHOLDERS FOR NEIMAN MARCUS (ITALY)","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/9561\/files\/IMG_20230726_190354-01.jpg?v=1690585860","url":"https:\/\/modernredux.myshopify.com\/products\/pink-green-majolica-fish-candelholders-by-n-d-dolphi-for-neiman-marcus","provider":"MODERN REDUX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}