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Title: Vtg St Andrews Abbey Ceramic Wall Plaque Set 4 St Francis Birds Angel Valyermo
Set of 4 vintage St. Andrew's Abbey ceramic wall plaques and ornaments, handcrafted by the Benedictine Monks of Valyermo, California. Designed by Fr. Maur van Doorslaer, O.S.B., these mid-century style terracotta relief art pieces feature his signature whimsical "cookie" folk art aesthetic, wide-eyed figures, and colorful glaze work.
ITEM DETAILS & INCLUDED PIECES:
1. Saint Francis of Assisi Square Plaque
- Depicts Saint Francis surrounded by stylized flowers and birds.
- Measures approximately 5" x 5".
- Features signature speckled cream, blue, olive green, and ochre glazes.
- Original metal hanging loop at top.
- Stamped on reverse with the official St. Andrew's Abbey "SA" cross hallmark.
2. Pair of Lovebirds on Branch Shaped Plaque
- Depicts two perching birds with a central floral element.
- Measures approximately 4.5" wide x 3.5" high.
- Finished in white speckled glaze with cobalt, yellow, and green accents.
- Original metal hanging loop at top.
- Stamped on reverse with the official St. Andrew's Abbey "SA" cross hallmark.
3. Guardian Angel / Angel Figure Plaque
- Hand-carved terracotta relief depicting a whimsical angel figure.
- High-fire stoneware construction with colorful glazed detailing.
- Built-in hanging mechanism on back.
- Stamped on reverse with the official St. Andrew's Abbey hallmark.
4. Floral / Nature Motif Plaque
- Complementary terracotta wall hanging tile featuring stylized folk floral decoration.
- Hand-painted glazes over natural earthy buff clay.
- Built-in hanging mechanism on back.
- Stamped on reverse with the official St. Andrew's Abbey hallmark.
CONDITION:
All four pieces are in excellent vintage pre-owned condition with no chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or repairs. Glaze colors remain vibrant and bright. Natural variations in clay texture and glaze application are inherent to hand-molded Benedictine abbey pottery. Please review photos for detailed visual condition.
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