VINTAGE 1950s Imported from Italy Very Hard to find! My neighbor is selling most of his collection, I have all the mint condition Antonio Borsato Imported Italian Figurines Coming up for sell ASAP. Check my many other listings for more wonderful pieces. ANTONIO BORSATO PORCELAIN FIGURINE "SWEETNESS OF HOME" This work of art was created by Italian porcelain Artist Antonio Borsato (1905 - 1981) It is a multi-figural grouping, an old man and woman sitting in the kitchen with a dog. This figurine is extremely detailed piece from the paint to very tiny details from the shelves behind figures to items on the floor the detailing is remarkable. It's approximately 9" tall and 12" wide. "A. Borsato" stamped on back base. Bottom is covered in felt for easy and safe display. It is in excellent condition no crack of chips or losses. The world lost a great artist when Antonio Borsato was killed in an auto accident in 1981. Borsato worked endlessly to make each creation a melody of color and movement. Being a perfectionist, he was not very prolific. Each piece had a special touch; a turn of the head, an expression. Borsato originals are sculptured in the full-round with no blank surfaces, with the entire piece completely hand colored with brilliant artistry. All stages were attended to by Antonio Borsato himself. It is assuring to note that no Borsato was in mass production. Borsato is known as the Michelangelo of the 20th Century. His works are displayed in the Vatican, museums, and many significant private collections. He studied under the great Cacciapuoti early on, but many believe he far surpassed his mentor, becoming the greatest of the Capo-Di-Monte genre. The book Capodimonte Collectibles, published in 1990, presents a fascinating history of Capodimonte porcelain, and clearly indicates that some 20th Century artists were included in the term "Capodimonte." Antonio Borsato is featured over and over again as a prime example. . His trademark (artist's palette) is also shown. Borsato works of art are irreplaceable just as are the works of other Old Masters. His impeccable faithful adherence to detail, a wisp of hair, facial expression, even eyelashes, gestures, whimsical humor, anatomical perfection, combine to endow each of Borsato's works with breathing realism. A Borsato art treasure is an exquisite masterpiece to be cherished as an heirloom for future generations. Antonio Borsato Capodimonte Italian Art Figurine "SWEETNESS OF HOME " I will have each Figurine professionally Wrapped and shipped for Maximum safe shipping! So buy with confidence. Your purchase is supporting small business America ! thank you !