Set of Four Capodimonte-Style Italian Porcelain Figurines

This is a set of four vintage porcelain figurines depicting elderly characters in various domestic and rural activities, reflective of the mid-20th-century Capodimonte or 'Dresden style' aesthetic. The set includes a seated woman reading a book, a woman holding a small potted plant, a man in a hat writing in a ledger, and a standing woman carrying a flower basket. Each piece is crafted from biscuits or matte-finished porcelain with polychrome hand-painted details. The color palette consists of soft, muted earth tones including sage green, terracotta, mustard yellow, and slate blue, with careful attention to facial expressions and garment textures. The figurines are mounted on decorative, white rococo-style bases with scrolled edge detailing. Their construction shows typical mid-century European craftsmanship, likely produced in Italy between 1950 and 1980. The figures stand approximately 6 to 8 inches tall. Condition-wise, the pieces appear well-preserved with no immediate visible fractures or major repairs, though minor surface dust and potential flea bites to the delicate floral accents are common for this type of ceramic. The level of detail in the expressive faces and the folds of the clothing indicates a quality mass-market ornamental production. Maker's marks are likely located on the underside of the bases, possibly featuring a crowned 'N' or a similar manufacturer emblem common to Italian porcelain works from the Naples region.