Lot of 2 Vintage Relief Wall Plates A. Santini Madonna & Gayle Bright Appleby
A. Santini / Gayle Bright Appleby
Lot of Two Vintage Decorative Relief Plates
1978 Madonna & Child / Pastoral Scene
This listing is for a lot of two vintage decorative relief plates, ideal for collectors of neoclassical and religious art. The first piece, by the renowned Italian studio A. Santini, features a high-relief depiction of the Madonna and Child, is signed, and dated MCMLXXVIII (1978). The second plate, by artist Gayle Bright Appleby, showcases an intricate pastoral or mythological scene with two figures and lambs beneath a tree, set against a marbled brown background.
• A. Santini plate is marked "DI VOLTERRA" indicating its origin from Volterra, Italy.
• Both plates are crafted from a composite resin material to simulate the appearance of carved alabaster or stone.
• Gayle Bright Appleby plate features a highly detailed, sculptural quality, characteristic of her work.
• Measurements (approximate): Santini Plate 8.5" Diameter; Appleby Plate 10" Diameter.
Condition: Used. The plates are in good vintage condition with minor signs of age. There may be some light surface dust in the crevices and minor scuffs consistent with display and handling. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs are visible in the provided images.