A stunning vintage 1970s Italian metallic foil art print ("Quadretto Lamina Paesaggio"). Sourced directly from a vintage market in Rome, Italy, this is a unique historic piece. A charming vintage Italian winter landscape picture, featuring snow-covered hills, a winding stream, little cottages in the distance and two red-breasted birds perched on a rustic fence. Look closely and you'll spot two tiny figures making their way through the snow.
The real magic is in the reflective metallic foil artwork. This authentic mid-century decor piece was created using an ingenious, now-obsolete process where a beautiful winter illustration was printed onto an embossed, textured silver foil sheet. When natural light or cozy fireplace glow catches the artwork, the unpainted metallic highlights—such as the frozen winding stream, the glistening snowy hill contours, and the atmospheric winter sky—reflect light with a beautiful, three-dimensional shimmer….Please watch the listing video to see this lovely effect.
Presented beneath glass in a traditional gold-toned frame with a dark mount, this nostalgic little picture has all the warmth and charm of a European winter scene.
A lovely vintage piece for a festive mantelpiece, cosy sitting room or winter gallery wall.
Date: Late 20th century, possibly 1970s–1980s (estimated)
Origin: Sourced in Italy
Maker: Unknown
Material: Metallic foil art print, glass, decorative frame and mount
Dimensions: Approximately 22 × 18 cm including frame (please confirm)
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Condition: Good vintage condition.
Condition Notes: The artwork appears bright and beautifully reflective beneath the glass. The gold-toned frame shows age-related surface wear, including small scuffs, edge rubbing and a small area of loss to the decorative finish at the upper right corner. The reverse shows age-related wear to the backing paper and remnants of old tape. Please see the close-up photographs.
A note about dating: We take care to research the age and origins of our vintage pieces using makers' marks, patterns and other available information. Dates are our best informed estimates and, unless otherwise stated, should be considered approximate.
Please note that this is a vintage item and may show signs of age and previous use. These are part of the character and history of the piece.
A note about our photography: Some images use AI-assisted backgrounds to style our vintage pieces in a home setting. The items themselves are genuine and remain unaltered; AI is used for presentation only.
