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Lorenzo Ginori

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Lorenzo Ginori was a significant figure in the Italian porcelain industry, directing the Doccia factory near Florence from 1757 to 1791. Under his leadership, the factory, founded by Marchese Carlo Ginori in 1735, produced notable wares that continued the Baroque styles of Meissen.12

Key contributions during Lorenzo Ginori's directorship include:
* Decorative Themes: The introduction of distinctive patterns such as a galletto (fighting cocks), a tulipano (stylized tulip), and polychrome or white-figured reliefs of mythological subjects.1
* Figurines: The creation of Doccia figures, which included Meissen-style figurines, Oriental figures, peasant groups, and interpretations of Baroque sculptures.1

The Doccia factory was one of the few Italian porcelain manufacturers to thrive in the 19th century, expanding its production to include industrial porcelain and reintroducing traditional patterns in more recent times.1

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  1. Doccia porcelain
  2. pottery - Porcelain

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