MADONNA Profetica 3-D WALL HANGING PLATE BY A.SANTANGELA ITALY TOSCANA

MADONNA Profetica 3-D WALL HANGING PLATE BY A.SANTANGELA ITALY TOSCANA. In original box. This is a “Madonna Pensosa” (Pensive Madonna) plate by Italian artist Ado Santini, created in 1978. Key details include: It’s part of the “Living Madonna” series. The plate is made of alabaster. It depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. The text on the plate reads “AS Di Volteradici MCMLXXVIII,” indicating the artist’s signature, the studio (Dante di Volteradici), and the year of creation (1978). The plate’s diameter is approximately 8.5 inches. It was produced in Tuscany, Italy. In wonderful vintage condition- no chips or cracks. Measures 8 1/4 inches diameter. Vintage Studio Di Volteradici Santangela signed numbered plate Madonna Profetica. Intricately sculpted. Made in Italy With metal plate on the back, limited edition, made in 1981See photos for more details - the photographs very much form part of the descriptionPreowned in very good condition. NEW IN ORGINIAL BOX and PaperworkAntique YesIssue: Pensive Madonna First IssueCharacter: MadonnaColor: Ivory Material: AlabasterVintage: YesBrand: Bradford ExchangeType: Collector PlateYear: 1978Theme: Pensive MadonnaProduction Style: HandmadeProduction Technique: Studio di VolteradiciCountry/Region of Manufacture: ItalyCulture: ItalianHandmade: YesAlabaster Plate Di Volteradici /Santini ITALY