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Introducing
our NEW Italian Art Gallery!
Recently
we traveled to Italy to hand-select new statues,
plaques,
framed art and more - just for you! During our journeys
we visited many small, family-owned studios where
the artisans have been practicing their craft for
generations. The unique and stunning pieces in
our Italian Art Gallery are gorgeous additions to
your home and also make unforgettable gifts!
Continue reading below to learn more about the
places we visited and the treasures we found or
click here to view the entire Italian
Art Gallery.
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Both
Porto Recanati and Loreto are located in the Marches
region on the eastern seaboard of central Italy.
During the Middle Ages the word "March"
was used to describe a territory that was on the
border of the Holy Roman Empire. This section of
Italy is beautifully located between the Apennine
Mountains and the Adriatic Sea.
Possibly
the most famous place to visit in Loreto is the
Santuario di Loreto - The Holy House of Loreto.
Protected inside the beautiful church is a structure
said to be the Blessed Virgin Mary's house. Originally
located in Nazareth, traditional
stories tell of angels moving the house when it was endangered.
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 Sterling
Silver Holy Family Plaque
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$39.50
A
traditional theme with a contemporary feel! This small
plaque of the Holy Family Plaque is made of Sterling
Silver and has a polished wooden back. It comes ready to
hang or stand and measures 2 1/4" x 5
1/2".
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 Silver
Oval Mother and Child Plaque
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$82.00
This
elegant Sterling Silver plaque is accented with
flowers around the edge and on Mary's halo. The oval
Mother and Child has a polished wooden back and
comes ready to hang or stand. Measures 5 1/2" x
7".
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 Sterling
Silver Mother and Child Plaque
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$320.00
This
stunning Mother and Child Plaque is made of sterling
silver and is beautifully accented with gold, blue
and pink colored highlights. The center of each
flower petal contains a pink crystal. The image has
a polished wooden back and comes ready to hang or
stand. It measures 9 1/2" x 11".
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Florence
and Lucca are both located in the beloved Tuscany
region of Italy. Florence is called "Firenze"
in Italian. It was ruled by the famous Medici family
and was a center of art and
architecture. Florence is home to The Uffizi Gallery
- a museum which houses original pieces from masters
such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo
and Raphael. Two of the most well known
landmarks in this city are Michelangelo's famous
statue of David and the unmistakable Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (also
known as the "Duomo").
Lucca's
claim to fame resides in the old walls that still
enclose the city. Unlike other places, Lucca chose
to keep the walls even when the city boarders
expanded beyond them. A popular pastime is to walk
or bicycle along the tops.
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Round
Sacred Heart Plaque
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$22.95
Jesus'
gentle gaze looks out from this beautiful Sacred
Heart Plaque. Measuring 5" in diameter, the
image is framed by gold leaf. This plaque comes
ready to hang.
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 Christ
Pantorcator Icon
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$42.00
Christ
Pantorcator (The Ruler of All) shows Jesus as the
Creator, the Saviour and the Judge. In one hand
Jesus is holding the Gospel symbolizes his divinity
while his other hand is raised in blessing
symbolizing his humanity. This plaque measures
6" x 8".
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 Immaculate
Heart of Mary Gold Leaf Plaque
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$79.00
Our
Blessed Mother is seen here as a beautiful young
woman. With a somber gaze she shows us her
Immaculate Heart. This wooden plaque is framed with
gold leaf and measures 9" x 14".
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 Octagonal
Madonna with Angels Plaque
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$47.00
Originally
painted by Botticelli in 1478, this unique octagonal
plaque shows the Madonna surrounded by Angels as she
holds the Infant Jesus. Framed with gold leaf, this
plaque measures 6 1/2" x 6 1/2".
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 Gold
Leaf Crucifix
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$75.00
This
beautiful Italian Gold Leaf Crucifix plaque is
mounted on sturdy wood which is engraved around the
edges. The image of Christ is surrounded by gold
leaf. This plaque measures 7.5 x 10 inches.
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Rome - The Eternal City -
needs no introduction. As the largest and the capital city of Italy,
Rome's influence on economics and politics is
widespread. Rome is a holy city since it is the
resting place for many saints and martyrs.
Completely surrounded by Rome is the sovereign State
of the Vatican City - the smallest nation in the
world. Here in the Vatican resides the Holy Father
Pope Benedict XVI and the Roman Curia.
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Pope
John Paul II
$150.00
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This
beautiful statue of Pope John Paul II has
great detail in his vestments. Made of
resin, this statue measures 12 inches tall. |
Pope
Benedict XVI
$150.00
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Statues of Pope Benedict XVI are still difficult to find.
This 12 inch resin likeness of our Holy
Father has his hand raised in blessing. |
 Black
Standing St. Benedict Crucifix
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$44.95
This
metal crucifix is colored with black enamel
and stands on a wooden base. Behind the
corpus is a St. Benedict Medallion with red
and blue accents. This crucifix stands
8" tall.
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Framed
Prints
Holy
Water Fonts
Icons
and Diptychs
Italian
Art Gallery
Masterpiece
Collection
Our
Lady
Our
Lord
Plaques
Saints
Statues
and Figurines
Tile
Murals
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Each
of the following pyx have a white plastic lined interior
and are available in two sizes:
Small
- 1/2" x 1 7/8"
Large
- 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Sacred
Heart of Jesus Gold Pyx
Small
$9.95
Large
$11.95
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Immaculate
Heart of Mary Nickel Pyx
Small
$9.95
Large
$11.95
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Gold
Pyx with
Holy Spirit
Small
$11.95
Large
$13.95
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San
Damiano Holy Water Font
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$34.95
Our
Lady of Guadalupe Holy Water Font with Flowers
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$18.95
Standing-Hanging
Crucifix Font
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$34.50
Baby
Girl Holy Water Font
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$17.00
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Wood
Tone Lourdes Statue
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$64.00
Beautifully
detailed with flowing veil and large rosary, this
resin statue of Our Lady of Lourdes looks like it is
carved out of wood. The base is engraved with the
phrase "N.D. Lourdes" (Notre Dame Lourdes
- Our Lady of Lourdes). The statue measures 12
inches.
Mother
and Child Stone Plaque
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$79.00
This
endearing plaque catches Mary and the Infant Jesus
in a tender moment. Made of stone with gold accents,
this plaque measures - 9 1/2" x 11
1/2".
Round
Immaculate Heart of Mary Plaque
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$22.95
Mary's
loving gaze looks out from this beautiful Immaculate
Heart Plaque. Measuring 5" in diameter, the image
is framed by gold leaf. This plaque comes ready to hang.
Made in Italy.
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