The result of royal intrigue

Perfect conditions were required for the production of 18th century soft paste porcelain, but work only began on this rare group, right, after three ships laden with 44 factory staff and 88 tons of equipment had been ferried from Italy to Spain.

The wholesale transportation of the Capodimonte porcelain factory to the palace of Buen Retiro, outs…

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