Item Report
Modern Italian 925 Silver Relief Plaque
By: Unknown (typical maker's mark not shown, 'D Arg' is generic)
Style: Modern Decorative Silverwork
Origin: Italy
Materials: Sterling silver (925 silver), possibly wood or resin backing
Age: Circa 1980-2000
Condition: Excellent (no tarnish or visible damage, crisp hallmarks, appears well-preserved)
Value: $80 - $150 (auction estimate for contemporary silver plaques of this type and size)
Maker's Marks / Writing: 'D Arg 925' stamped on the plaque, confirming silver content and likely European (Italian/Spanish) origin.
Date: 2025-06-20 20:51:20.327628
Description:
This is a close-up image of a silver relief plaque or framed artwork, featuring a hallmark that reads 'D Arg 925.' The mark '925' signifies that the piece is crafted from sterling silver (92.5% silver content). The 'D Arg' is a common European marking, with 'Arg' referring to 'argento,' the Italian and Spanish word for silver. The construction and type of hallmark suggest late 20th-century Italian craftsmanship, likely a decorative wall plaque or religious panel, as these are frequently produced from sterling silver sheet over wood or resin.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A modern sterling silver decorative plaque, most likely Italian in origin. The 'D Arg 925' stamp confirms the silver purity but does not indicate a specific artist. Value derives from silver content and decorative appeal rather than significant age or artistry.
Individual Images:
- The image is a macro/detail photo showing the hallmark
- silver quality stamp
- and surface texture. No damage
- repair
- or inauthentic wear is visible. The wooden or imitation wood frame is shown on the lower edge
- which is typical for these modern plaques.
Provenance:
No documentation of provenance provided.
Condition:
Excellent (no tarnish or visible damage, crisp hallmarks, appears well-preserved)
Identification Score: 92%
The 'D Arg 925' mark is distinctive and matches marks seen on late 20th-century Italian or Spanish decorative silver plaques. The type of hallmarked silver is also typical for such artworks.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The piece is almost certainly authentic and made of sterling silver, given the clear and conventional hallmarking. No signs of fakery are evident in the image, and the silver markings are consistent with modern production standards.
Image Memory Note
Sterling silver ('D Arg 925') modern Italian decorative plaque, likely late 20th-century. Hallmark and construction typical for post-1980s Italian silver reliefs.
Keywords
silver plaque, sterling silver, 925, Italian silver, modern decorative art, relief art, Italy, D Arg
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