Castelli Italy Majolica Tile Pair – Hand-Painted Renaissance Portraits – Vintage

Bring home the beauty of Italian Renaissance artistry with this pair of hand-painted Castelli majolica tiles, created by the artisan workshop SACA (Castelli, Italy) and originally sold through the Baccarini Portofino boutique. These collectible tiles feature: • Renaissance-style portraits – one noblewoman and one nobleman • Traditional Castelli color palette (greens, ochres, deep blues) • Hand-painted detailing and brushwork • Classic scroll borders • Slight variations from artisanal production Both tiles are signed on the backs with the traditional Castelli workshop markings: “SD/QMB-15 – SACA CASTELLI – ’92-F1” and “SD/QMB-15 – SACA CASTELLI – ’94-E93.” One also retains its original Baccarini Portofino gallery label. Approx. Age Early–mid 1990s (Vintage artisan reproductions of the 16th–17th century Castelli maiolica portrait tradition.) Condition Excellent vintage condition with expected minor paint and glaze irregularities from hand-crafted production. No cracks. No structural damage. This is a rare artisan-made pair, not mass-produced tourist ware. Beautiful, character-packed pieces with authentic Italian charm.