{"product_id":"bradford-exchange-our-lady-of-silence-1995-collector-plate","title":"Bradford Exchange Our Lady of Silence Collector Plate – Hector Garrido 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA radiant depiction of the Virgin Mary, framed by the quiet beauty of a peaceful village landscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur Lady of Silence\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition decorative collector plate featuring artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eHector Garrido\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bradford Exchange in 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e as the \u003cstrong\u003eeleventh issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cem\u003eVisions of Our Lady\u003c\/em\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Lady of Silence — Hector Garrido\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary stands with her arms extended in a gesture of welcome, wearing a flowing pale blue-gray gown and golden mantle beneath a delicate crown. A small church and village buildings appear across a serene landscape, while soft clouds, blue-green tones, and an intricate gold-tone border frame the oval composition. Garrido's initials appear on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe softly illuminated area surrounding Mary has an especially striking, almost glowing appearance when viewed under certain lighting. This describes the luminous effect of the printed artwork and glossy finish; it is not a claim that the plate glows in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReligious Art and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image evokes the stillness, contemplation, and prayer traditionally associated with Marian devotion. The open-handed pose and radiant background offer a gentle expression of peace and reassurance. The reverse carries a printed devotional text headed \u003cem\u003eQueen of Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e, connecting this collectible to Catholic sacred art and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Collector Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bradford Exchange identifies \u003cem\u003eOur Lady of Silence\u003c\/em\u003e as the \u003cstrong\u003eeleventh issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in its \u003cem\u003eVisions of Our Lady\u003c\/em\u003e collection. According to the manufacturer's backstamp, it was produced on \u003cstrong\u003ehard-fire porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e in a limited-edition presentation restricted to a maximum of \u003cstrong\u003e95 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e. The year on the backstamp is \u003cstrong\u003e1995\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular plate is individually numbered \u003cstrong\u003e3456A\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears the \u003cstrong\u003eBradex number 84-B10-122.11\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are identifying details of this individual collectible, not the number of pieces being offered. This listing is for one plate, not the entire series.\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 Silence\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 Eleventh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual plate number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3456A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBradex number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84-B10-122.11\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 artwork, 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 the photographs for the exact condition of the porcelain, glossy surface, 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 peaceful devotional subject and softly radiant artwork, \u003cem\u003eOur Lady of Silence\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely choice for a display of religious porcelain, Marian imagery, or collectible plates. A companion design, \u003cem\u003eOur Lady of La Salette\u003c\/em\u003e (1994), is another individual issue in 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 Title","offer_id":67706013876298,"sku":"MB-10152026-005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/our-lady-of-silence-1995-hector-garrido-front-view.png?v=1792120344","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/bradford-exchange-our-lady-of-silence-1995-collector-plate","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}