Hand-carved in Italy, this small limestone plaque depicts a bas-relief display of flowers, fruit, and leaves accompanied by a crinkled ribbon bow. The ends of the ribbon gracefully trail down, encircling the top half of the bouquet. Contained within the fabric is a large fruit with two leaves above three quadrilobed flowers. Three more closed flowers and a large leaf can be seen below the opened flowers. All of these low-relief images have been carved onto the recessed main body, which is surrounded by a thick border. The gray limestone has developed a wonderful, mottled patina that accents the stone with elements of black, white, and gold. Our small bas relief plaque would make a decorative architectural for a garden, patio, or even indoors.

CONDITION: Very good condition. Intentional distress marks. Presence of lichen accumulation, with additional patina, presenting as a mottling of black, white, and gold. Limestone is a natural material that can change color with exposure to the elements.