PINK & GREEN MAJOLICA FISH CANDLEHOLDERS BY ND DOLFI FOR NEIMAN MARCUS

A 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. BOTTEGA ND DOLFI 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 BOTTEGA ND DOLFI 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. Silvano Dolfi was recognized as a Maestro Artigiano, or Master Craftsman, in 2009. That same year