Item Report
Modern Embossed Metal Relief Plaque of 'The Last Supper'
By: Unknown (mass-produced item, no clear individual maker—possible factory mark visible in lower left corner but not fully legible)
Style: Modern Christian Religious Decorative Art
Origin: Likely Italy or Spain (common countries of origin for such devotional plaques), or possibly made elsewhere in Europe
Materials: Embossed sheet metal (likely aluminum or tin), hand-colored finishes, wood or composite frame, glass covering
Age: Circa 1980-2000
Condition: Very good (minor wear, no visible dents or losses, frame intact)
Value: $40 - $120 (auction liquidation value; retail or replacement value could be slightly higher)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Possible faint or stylized mark in the lower left corner, not fully legible from this image.
Date: 2025-06-20 20:48:07.996714
Description:
A modern decorative wall plaque depicting 'The Last Supper', rendered in embossed and painted metal. The relief features a colored, three-dimensional portrayal of Jesus and his disciples, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural. The plaque is framed with an ornate gold and wood-trimmed frame, suggesting a design intended for home display rather than liturgical or museum use. Likely produced in the late 20th or early 21st century as a devotional or decorative item.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative, mass-produced piece reproducing the famous Christian motif of The Last Supper. Its value lies primarily in its decorative and devotional appeal rather than as an original artwork or antique. The condition appears good, and the ornate frame enhances visual impact. Not rare or unique, but well-executed among similar mid-late 20th-century plaques.
Individual Images:
- No additional detail images provided
- but the main image reveals good coloration
- no significant tarnish
- and a well-maintained frame. If there are maker's marks or inscriptions in the lower left
- a closer image could clarify origin or date.
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Very good (minor wear, no visible dents or losses, frame intact)
Identification Score: 95%
The subject and medium are clear: a relief metal wall plaque of 'The Last Supper', closely modeled on Leonardo's painting. The identification is almost certain based on pose, composition, and typical decorative presentation.
Authenticity Score: 30%
This is not an original or period work, but a decorative reproduction. The sharp, clean embossing, modern coloring, and construction suggest late 20th-century machine production. Its authenticity is limited to being a genuine vintage or modern devotional plaque, not an original artwork.
Image Memory Note
Modern embossed metal plaque based on 'The Last Supper', with colored relief and gold frame. Decorative, not an original or antique.
Keywords
Last Supper, embossed metal plaque, religious art, modern devotional, Christian decorative, Italy, mass-produced art
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