Description
Bring the timeless charm of the Italian countryside into your home with this exquisite vintage Italian 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Leaf Bas-Relief Plaque. Expertly crafted in the late 20th century, this miniature masterpiece depicts a classic Tuscan rural landscape, showcasing a traditional stone villa with a terracotta roof, nestled among slender cypress trees under a soft, painted sky. This artwork utilizes the traditional bassorilievo (low-relief) technique, where a fine layer of precious metal is embossed to create an eye-catching, three-dimensional texture. The shimmering gold leaf accents beautifully contrast against the detailed sterling silver foundation, offering an elegant play of light that shifts depending on your room's illumination. This piece is a highly collectible example of fine Italian silversmithing. The front surface features clear, legally mandated stamps that guarantee its material value:
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- Subject: Classic Italian Countryside / Tuscan Villa Landscape
- Primary Materials: .925 Sterling Silver, Authentic Gold Leaf, High-Quality Protective Backing Core
- Silver Weight: 3–5 Grams of solid .925 sterling silver foil lamina
- Official Registry Hallmark: ★ 559 RI (Post-1968 Italian Silversmith Regulations)
- Artisan Origin: Registered Silversmith Workshop #559 in the Province of Rieti, Italy
- Structural Technique: Bassorilievo (Bas-Relief) sheet metal embossing
- Reinforcement Stamp: Boxed "R" (Riempito) guaranteeing a structurally reinforced resin/plaster core to permanently preserve the 3D shape and prevent denting
- Era: Vintage (Circa late 20th Century, post-1970s)
- Documentation: Includes original Italian Certificato di Garanzia (Certificate of Guarantee) verifying materials and workshop registry on the reverse backing
- Presentation: Professionally framed with multi-tiered matting, accented by a gold-lipped inner frame border
The back of the frame retains its original Certificato di Garanzia, reading: "Il presente quadro... è realizzato su foglia d'oro riportata su lamina d'argento 925/ooo"—officially securing its provenance as an authentic, luxury Italian estate piece.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The silver and gold leaf remain vibrant with no visible tarnishing or lifting. The frame and matting show minimal signs of age-appropriate shelf wear, preserving its beautiful estate aesthetic.
Dimensions:
W: approx. 16.7cm x H: approx. 16.5cm Weight: approx. 196.38g