A luminous piece of American art glass history — this Fenton 1971 Mother's Day Blue Satin Milk Glass Plate is a stunning collectible for lovers of vintage milk glass, Fenton art glass, and mid-century decorative plates. The front features a beautifully rendered bas-relief of the Madonna with the Sleeping Child, a classic motif commissioned by Fenton Art Glass Company to commemorate Mother's Day 1971. The rich robin's egg blue satin finish gives this plate its signature dreamy, matte glow — a hallmark of Fenton's beloved blue milk glass pieces.
The back of the plate bears the original embossed text identifying the subject, the Fenton Art Glass Company commission, and its attribution to Michelangelo's Florentine School — a rare and desirable detail for serious collectors of Fenton glass, Madonna and Child art, and vintage holiday commemoratives.
Key Features
Maker: Fenton Art Glass Company
Year: 1971
Series: Mother's Day Commemorative Plate
Subject: Madonna with the Sleeping Child (after Michelangelo, Florentine School)
Material: Blue Satin Milk Glass
Finish: Matte satin with embossed bas-relief design
Border: Embossed floral and rope detail rim
Embossed text on reverse with full provenance description
Dimensions
Diameter: Approx. 7.75"
Condition & Disclaimer
No Chips or Cracks
Great vintage condition: may show light surface marks or minor wear consistent with age and use.
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