Simoncini Angel Figurine – Depose Italy – Mini 2.5” Cherub – 1987/1997 Mark For Sale

Vintage Simoncini angel figurine marked Depose Italy with gold‑painted wings, pastel robes, and classic cherub styling. Measures approximately 2–2.5 inches tall. This is a rare miniature Italian angel, produced in far smaller quantities than the standard 4–6 inch Fontanini figures.

This piece includes its original Fontanini by Roman hang tag. Roman Inc. distributed items from multiple Italian studios during the late 1980s–1990s, so it is normal for Fontanini tags to appear on angels sculpted by Simoncini or Simonelli. The tag simply indicates Roman Inc. sold the piece, not who sculpted it.

Roman Inc. (the company behind Fontanini) partnered with several small Italian studios. They often used Fontanini tags on imported Italian minis even when the sculptor was different.This figurine is authentic, and the tag is original to its retail distribution.

The base shows © 1987 and © 1997 because Italian studios frequently reused and re‑registered their molds over many years. When a mold was updated, the new copyright year was added without removing the original one.

This double‑year marking is normal for Depose Italy production and confirms the figurine is an authentic Simoncini design, not a reproduction or altered piece.

Your base markings:

• © 1987 → original mold registration

• © 1997 → later mold update

• Depose Italy → legally registered Italian design

• 397 → model number

Collectors see this often with Italian minis.

Miniature Italian angels (2–2.5 inches) were produced in limited quantities.Simoncini minis with:

• Depose Italy

• Double‑year mold

• Original Fontanini tag

are considered harder to find and desirable to collectors who appreciate Italian studio history.

Pre‑owned. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Paint is clean and intact.Tag shows normal age wear; one side appears peeled, likely from an old price sticker.

Packaged securely for safe delivery.