Vintage DERUTA TOMASSINI Raffaellesco Dragons Majolica Ceramic 10" Wall Plate

Description: ~Guaranteed Authentic~ Deruta Tomassini Raffaellesco Dragons "Totino's Roman Holiday V" Handpainted Ceramic Wall Plate Italy Hard to find THIS specific Raffaellesco design where the dragons face outward. Beautiful, brilliant, and hand painted with signature bright, vivid Deruta colors of deep royal blue, emerald green (aqua), reddish orange and yellow gold. There is a hanger on the back to display on the wall as soon as you receive it. This decorative Renaissance style decorative wall plate or hanging plaque with exquisite details throughout is an outstanding example of vintage Deruta Majolica by Fratelli Tomassini and their painstaking Raffaellesco design work. This also has "Totino's Roman Holiday V" at the bottom border of the wall plate. It is unknown if Totino is a family that may have had this plate made by F. LLI. Tomassini for an annual reunion as no other information was found during research. F. LLI. Tomassini is one of the most highly regarded in Deruta for the quality and precision of their pieces and their collection is sold through Biordi Imports. A larger square plate with the Raffaellesco design retails for $850.00. The timeless Raffaellesco design has its roots in the 16th century and was inspired by Raphael's frescoes in the Vatican. It is one of the most popular and enduring Renaissance designs of Deruta ceramics, represented by mythical creatures with benevolent power who helped discovery and would protect from adversaries. They are supposed to bring good luck to sailors, thanks to the wind blowing from the mouths of the stylized dragons. Beautiful to use or display, this timeless work of art will bring a taste of Italy into your home. Condition: Pre-owned. See all photos as they are a part of the description and show exactly what you are receiving. Small imperfections such as variation in paint/glaze color or thickness, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect or damage but testify that it is actually an artisanal product and lend to the character of the piece. Bid with confidence. Approximately 1.25 in high x 10 in wide Please ask all questions prior to bidding From pet-free, smoke-free environment Please check out our other items

Price: 111.75 USD

Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-04T17:12:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD