Companies go through all sorts of iterations and change owners, develop new product lines. That's why I suggested asking them directly. Debora
You know... I think I agree painting name not artist. Debora
I should have had that second cup of coffee! Thank you (and apologies.) Debora
My usual question... Anything on the back? Debora
My understanding is these portraits were often done by itinerant painters and can be identified by their treatment of certain areas such as hands,...
I think so too. It's quite an ambitious pose. Gave sculptor lots of volume to work with. Debora
Palazzo Dario, Venice. Often painted. Signature looks like "Dacio." Debora [ATTACH]
Agree re date. The higher waist, the fuller sleeve... Debora
I've taken the liberty of reposting your photographs as Full Image rather than Thumbnail so they're easier for everyone to see. You'll want to...
This just doesn't look right. But then again, example below of what's supposed to be a Meissen quatrefoil-shaped saucer like OPs. Debora...
It's handsome. Debora
Yes, good quality photographs please, preferably against a plain background. Debora
Some examples of work with prices can be found here: https://artemest.com/artisans/braganti Debora
The mark tells you it's 1968 or later. Debora
Why don't you ask the maker? The company has been in business since 1960. https://www.braganti.it/?lang=en Debora
Are you sure that's a saucer? It doesn't appear to designed to pair with the cup. Debora
As above. The less fussing with it the better. Debora
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You can ask one of his sons or the school. He taught there from the early 1970s until 2003. This confirms he was a sculptor....
Wonder if she's a Madonna. Debora
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