{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-italian-alabaster-dove-figurines","title":"Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Dove Figurines","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThese ornaments present all the hallmark characteristics of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003evintage Italian A. Santini alabaster figurines\u003c\/span\u003e. Sculpted primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century, these specific pieces closely replicate Santini’s signature artistic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eTrue to Santini production, they feature a composite of crushed Italian alabaster stone and resin. This mixture delivers the heavy weight, cool feel, and dense, stone-like texture of solid marble, but allows for far higher casting precision.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe creamy white base features an authentic, factory-applied antique wash. This brown-toned patina pools inside the recessed valleys of the mould to give the birds an aged, historical look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eSantini frequently produced these birds as a mirrored or matching pair, commonly representing lovebirds or doves of peace.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe carving is deeply pronounced, defined by tight, overlapping feather layers along the flanks and distinctively scalloped ridges across the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe figurines showcase the signature Santini avian posture—short, integrated legs resting flat against the base, compact tucked wings, and small, soft facial structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe pair is in good vintage condition with no damages noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eHeight: 9 cm, Length: 10.5 cm, Width: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shelley Liebetrau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52689971118261,"sku":"D105","price":100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9882\/9493\/files\/20260611_112119.jpg?v=1781170650","url":"https:\/\/www.prelovedgoodies.co.za\/products\/pair-of-vintage-italian-alabaster-dove-figurines","provider":"Affordable Preloved Goodies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}