Collector's corner

Florentine Mosaic

There is in Florence, Italy, a very particular art of mosaic. It is a mosaic composed of hard stones. We had visited, in Florence, a few years ago, the museum which is dedicated to it. We also bought, during a previous trip a work of the Scarpelli Mosaici. It took several months and many exchanges before Renzo Scarpelli could compose this unique work from one of my photos. The goal was to make it a unique and original birthday gift. It is the masterpiece of my collection.

Here is the photo of 'Tricolor' I took in Italy and which served as a model.

'Tricolor'

Villeroy & Boch plates

Every new year, between 1979 and 2002 (except for 1983, 1984, 1987 and 1988), Villeroy & Boch offered to their best customers a plate illustrated by a camellia. Their are 20 of them and we achieved to gather them all. Painting are by Nicolas Liez.

1979 - 'Canduiflora Rubra'

1980 - 'Alba Plena'

1981 - 'Douklaria'

1982 - 'Picturata'

1985 - 'Rubra'

1986 - 'Tricolor'

1989 - 'Eximia'

1990 - 'Variegata'

1991 - 'Woodi Alba'

1992 - 'Spectabilis'

1993 - 'Apertabilis Maculata'

1994 - 'Jacicularis'

1995 - 'Picturata Bianca'

1996 - 'Rubricanlis'

1997 - 'Variegata Rosa'

1998 - 'Bruccana'

1999 - 'Birro'

2000 - 'Rubricanlis'

2001 - 'Facienlata Vinosa'

2002 - 'Collettii'

Villeroy & Boch trinkets

Six trinkets were also produced, more difficult to find, with the same drawings as plates.

N°1 - 'Canduiflora Rubra'

N°2 - 'Alba Plena'

N°3 - 'Douklaria'

N°1 - 'Canduiflora Rubra'

N°2 - 'Alba Plena'

N°3 - 'Douklaria'

N°4 - 'Picturata'

N°5 - 'Rubra'

N°6 - 'Tricolor'

N°4 - 'Picturata'

N°5 - 'Rubra'

N°6 - 'Tricolor'

The trinkets exist in three different sizes.

Mug Villeroy & Boch

A mug exists, C. sinensis

Coffee Pot Villeroy & Boch

Other plates

Christmas tree decorations

A friend of mine, who has a real talent, hand painted these Christmas decorations inspired by the camellias that bloom in her garden. I'll let you admire the detail of the execution.

Porcelains coming from the Kutani pottery, Japan

The Kutani pottery is very famous in Japan. We really appreciate their creations. Some of them are signed by the artist who made them. Of course, all the items presented here represent camellias.