Vintage Della Robbia Majolica Wall Plaque Madonna & Child Art Pottery Italy
Item History & Price
8 inches high, 7 inches wide, and one and Three quarters inches deep
Della Robin was a famous Renaissance Sculptor known for his large pottery sculptures of mother and child, angels, Christ child.
He is known for the fruit frame that surround each wall plaque with a sky blue background. The figures by contrast are always stark white. It is a beautiful combination and not surprisi...ng how popular he was in his time up until ours.
Popular Christmas decoration. It is often placed in the center of A wreath surrounded by greenery. However, originally and still in Italy, it is a year-round decoration.
It is a wonderful gift item