{"product_id":"bradford-exchange-our-lady-of-la-salette-1994-collector-plate","title":"Bradford Exchange Our Lady of La Salette Collector Plate – Hector Garrido 1994","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA luminous portrayal of faith, reconciliation, and the quiet beauty of the French Alps.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Lady of La Salette\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition decorative collector plate featuring original artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eHector Garrido\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bradford Exchange in 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \u003cstrong\u003eseventh issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cem\u003eVisions of Our Lady\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Lady of La Salette — Hector Garrido\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary stands at the center of a softly painted mountain landscape, dressed in flowing pale robes with floral accents and a cross at her chest. A delicate golden ornamental border follows the plate's graceful oval outline. Garrido's muted landscape and the radiant light surrounding the figure give the artwork a peaceful, contemplative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn person, the light-colored area around the Virgin Mary can appear especially luminous under direct lighting, creating an almost glowing effect in the artwork. This describes its visual appearance, not a glow-in-the-dark finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe History Behind the Image\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title refers to the reported Marian apparition of \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 1846\u003c\/strong\u003e, near the village of La Salette in the French Alps. According to Catholic tradition, two young shepherds, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, described an encounter with the Virgin Mary. The devotion to Our Lady of La Salette is closely associated with prayer, reconciliation, and a call to renewed faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarrido's interpretation places Mary amid the mountainous scenery associated with La Salette, translating this devotional subject into a richly detailed collectible artwork. The reverse bears a printed \u003cem\u003eLa Salette Invocation\u003c\/em\u003e, connecting the piece directly to its religious theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Collector Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate is the \u003cstrong\u003eseventh issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in The Bradford Exchange's \u003cem\u003eVisions of Our Lady\u003c\/em\u003e collection. Its manufacturer backstamp identifies it as \u003cstrong\u003ehard-fire porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in a limited-edition program restricted to a maximum of \u003cstrong\u003e95 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is one individual plate from the larger series, not a complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse records this specific example as \u003cstrong\u003ePlate No. 3651A\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives the \u003cstrong\u003eBradex number 84-B10-122.7\u003c\/strong\u003e—valuable identifying details for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Details \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Lady of La Salette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hector Garrido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bradford Exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visions of Our Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seventh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual plate number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3651A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBradex number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84-B10-122.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard-fire porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to a maximum of 95 firing days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8½ inches high by 7 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone ornamental border, devotional imagery, and printed reverse inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One collector plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative display only; not intended for food use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-owned collector plate. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the porcelain, artwork, rim, and reverse markings. Photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor Collectors of Sacred Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its devotional subject, serene Alpine setting, and ornate gold detailing, \u003cem\u003eOur Lady of La Salette\u003c\/em\u003e makes a meaningful addition to a collection of Marian imagery, religious art, or decorative porcelain. A companion design, \u003cem\u003eOur Lady of Silence\u003c\/em\u003e, was also issued within the \u003cem\u003eVisions of Our Lady\u003c\/em\u003e series and may be collected separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bradford Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67705426477130,"sku":"MB-10152026-004","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/our-lady-of-la-salette-1994-hector-garrido-front-view.png?v=1792120345","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/bradford-exchange-our-lady-of-la-salette-1994-collector-plate","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}