Pair of 20th Century Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Wall Plates

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Decorate a dining room, living room, or entryway with this colorful pair of antique-style Italian wall plates. Crafted in Italy … Read more Decorate a dining room, living room, or entryway with this colorful pair of antique-style Italian wall plates. Crafted in Italy circa 1980 in the Capodimonte tradition, each decorative porcelain plate features an elaborate pastoral scene sculpted in high relief and beautifully hand-painted in a rich palette of green, blue, yellow, pink, and earthy tones.

The central medallions depict romantic woodland gatherings with elegantly dressed figures, playful children, and animals resting beneath lush trees. One plate features a group of figures reclining in a wooded landscape with birds perched overhead and an animal resting nearby. The companion plate presents a similar idyllic scene with figures gathered beside a tree, surrounded by abundant foliage. Both compositions are framed by wide, scalloped white borders embellished with intricate raised floral motifs, scrolling acanthus leaves, pierced details, and delicate gilt accents.

The decorative plates are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, retaining vibrant colors and finely modeled relief decoration throughout. Each is marked on the reverse with the Capodimonte crowned emblem, "Made in Italy," "Bernini," and the model number "596." Display these elegant Italian plates together on a wall or on stands atop a buffet or console.

Dimensions: 14" Diameter x 1.5"H. See less