{"product_id":"vintage-1977-dominican-republic-hand-36159","title":"Santo Domingo Hand Painted Ceramic Plates | 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful matching pair of vintage 1977 hand-painted ceramic wall plates depicting historic scenes of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach approximately 7-inch plate features a different Santo Domingo architectural scene rendered by hand with expressive black linework and warm, earthy color. One depicts Puerta del Conde, while the other is labeled Paseos de los Curas, Sto. Dgo., R.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this pair especially appealing is that both pieces are individually artist signed and dated 1977. The Puerta del Conde plate is signed “Contreras ’77,” while the Paseos de los Curas plate is signed “Vicente ’77.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth plates bear the Enceramica del Sol maker’s mark on the reverse along with “Pintado a Mano,” indicating that they were painted by hand. Original-style hanging cords are attached to the backs for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their matching size, shared maker, identical 1977 date, complementary Santo Domingo subjects, and signatures from two different artists, these plates make a wonderful companion pair. Beautiful displayed together as Latin American folk art, Dominican heritage decor, collected travel art, or part of an eclectic gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 2 vintage ceramic wall plates\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 7\" diameter each\u003cbr\u003e\nDated 1977\u003cbr\u003e\nHand painted\u003cbr\u003e\nDominican Republic\u003cbr\u003e\nHistoric Santo Domingo scenes\u003cbr\u003e\nPuerta del Conde plate signed “Contreras ’77”\u003cbr\u003e\nPaseos de los Curas plate signed “Vicente ’77”\u003cbr\u003e\nMarked Enceramica del Sol\u003cbr\u003e\nMarked “Pintado a Mano”\u003cbr\u003e\nMatching black rim decoration\u003cbr\u003e\nHanging cords attached to backs\u003cbr\u003e\nSold together as a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition with overall glaze crazing consistent with age. There is age-related surface wear, discoloration and variation to the glaze, including around the rims and backs. The hand-painted decoration also shows the natural variations expected of individually painted pieces. Please review all photos closely, including the detailed images of the surfaces, edges, signatures and maker’s mark, as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Field and Maple Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48827122680057,"sku":"000436","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2161\/8937\/files\/il_fullxfull.8416407591_iaij_b64bce39-a868-4815-ba47-36eb21964777.jpg?v=1787944195","url":"https:\/\/fieldandmaplevintage.com\/products\/vintage-1977-dominican-republic-hand-36159","provider":"Field and Maple Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}