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Made in Florence, Italy, the piece has an elaborate architectural tabernacle-style frame with a pointed Gothic arch, twisted columns, floral ornament, gilt finish, muted green detailing and pink accents. The dimensional construction and decorative finish give it the classic appearance of vintage Florentine religious art.
The original paper label on the reverse reads:
BOTTICELLI
Madonna and Child
N. 56/16
G.B. - Florence
Made in Italy
The reverse retains its original blue-and-cream Florentine-style patterned paper covering and hanging hardware.
There are several old handwritten inscriptions on the reverse. \"Mama Barone\" and \"1970\" appear among the writing, with additional handwriting over the manufacturer\'s label. The 1970 inscription provides an interesting piece of the plaque\'s history, although it should not be interpreted as a definitive manufacture date.
Details:
- Maker/mark: G.B. Florence
- Made in Florence, Italy
- Subject: Madonna and Child
- Artwork: After Sandro Botticelli\'sMadonna of the Book / Madonna del Libro
- Style: Florentine / Italian Renaissance Revival
- Gilt and polychrome wood construction
- Tabernacle / architectural form
- Manufacturer number: 56/16
- Approximately 8\" tall
- Approximately 4.5\" wide
- Approximately 1\" maximum thickness
- Wall hanging
Condition:Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear. There is rubbing and scattered loss to the gilt and painted finish, particularly along edges and raised areas. The decorative backing has several age-related cracks/separations and surface wear.These backing cracks do not extend into the Madonna and Child image.There are vintage handwritten inscriptions on the reverse and label, including \"Mama Barone\" and \"1970.\" Please see photographs, which are an important part of the condition description.
A striking piece of vintage Italian religious art suitable for a collection of Florentine décor, Renaissance-inspired art, Catholic devotional objects, Madonna and Child imagery, or vintage Italian wall décor.
