Silver miniature, Glazed Silver Statue Depicting "Jean de la Valette" - .925 silver - Italy - Second half 20th century

Beautiful statuette depicting Jean Parisot de la Valette, in silver with red and white enamels, made in Italy in the mid 20th century.

. Jean Parisot de la Valette was a French nobleman and 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta (aka Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John) .

. Top quality piece, masterly made with realistic details, proportions, movement and expression.

. Hallmarked on bottom: illegible manufacturer’s mark, Mitarotonda (likely the store who sold it) , 925 (silver fineness) .

. Dimensions: 18. 5 x 10. 5 x 6 cm

. Net overall weight: 566 grams.

. Conditions: enamels show some losses here and there; probably (?) there was a sword in his right hand.

. Insured and tracked shipping.