What makes early Capodimonte different from later pieces?

Early Capodimonte pieces from the Bourbon royal factory show soft-paste composition, detailed sculpting, and hand-painted decoration reflecting court taste. Later pieces may include different porcelain formulas, shifts in artistic style, and more decorative appeal. Twentieth-century versions often emphasize floral designs and collectible figurines. Both periods are valued, yet earliest works hold historical prestige and rarity.