Francesca Niccacci Collection

Francesca Niccacci studied 16th and 17th Century art with Romano Ranieri, a famous Deruta master, before beginning her own studio where she specializes in the Renaissance Period. She has combined this study with her love and passion for the works of the many artisans who came before her to create treasures of unparalleled beauty from that studio, Vecchia Deruta. Holding true to the ancient traditions, Francesca bases her work on clay refined from the fertile hills of Umbria. In keeping with the processes established by Renaissance artists, Francesca uses the five independent colors to mix and create the precise shades required to bring out the history, breath and life of her artwork. Our trip to Vecchia Deruta was both educational and heart-warming as we visited with Francesca and her husband Amilcare, and met their daughter Iva, who is an upcoming artisan in her own right. Francesca explained to us that she only follows the ancient traditions of Deruta in the creation of her Majolica. Each of her items is created by hand from start to finish, ensuring only the finest quality. Francesca?s designs are featured on a large array of Tile, Furniture, Vases and Tableware in Renaissance, ancient Deruta and 17th century styles. Francesca's education and accomplishments have earned her the credentials to be authorized to reproduce the masterpieces of the great Michelangelo as seen in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.