Antonio Borsato “Young Shepherds With Goats” – Hand-Painted Italian Porcelain Figural Group – Signed A. Borsato

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Description

This exquisite hand-painted porcelain sculpture by Antonio Borsato beautifully depicts a tender pastoral moment between two young shepherds surrounded by … Read more This exquisite hand-painted porcelain sculpture by Antonio Borsato beautifully depicts a tender pastoral moment between two young shepherds surrounded by goats and a donkey. Crafted in Milan, Italy, this work highlights the expressive detail, natural movement, and artisanal quality that define Borsato’s finest mid-century pieces.

A young shepherd offers a bouquet of flowers to a seated young woman, creating a romantic narrative set on a richly textured rocky base adorned with florals, tree roots, and a woven basket. Each animal is individually modeled and painted with remarkable lifelike character.

Details

Artist: Antonio Borsato (1911–1982)

Title: Commonly referenced as “Young Shepherds With Goats”

Era: 1960s–1970s

Origin: Milan, Italy

Dimensions: Approx. 12” L × 9” W × 11” H

Materials: Hand-painted porcelain / gres d’arte

Markings:

Original black-and-gold A. Borsato maker’s label

Interco Italy distributor seal

Original felted base with period inventory label

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Colors and surface details are crisp and vibrant.

Why We Love It

A deeply romantic pastoral composition with sculptural presence, this piece makes a stunning decorative focal point for a sideboard, console, étagère, or display cabinet. The expressive faces, natural movement of the animals, and beautifully rendered base showcase Borsato’s mastery of figural porcelain.

Collector Notes

Well-preserved multi-figure Borsato groups with animals and original labels are increasingly hard to find. Comparable pastoral scenes by Borsato typically list between $1,200–$1,800 in today’s collector market. See less