Antique1882 Museo Scuola Officina MSO Italy Terracotta Plaque Portrait F. Nagar For Sale

# Rare Antique 1882 Italian MSO (Museo Scuola Officina) Terracotta Plaque by F. Nagar## Item DescriptionUp for sale is a highly collectible and rare antique Italian terracotta/biscuit porcelain portrait plaque dating to 1882. The front features a beautifully executed, soft sepia-toned Neoclassical portrait of a young woman, finely signed by the artist \"F. Nagar\" and dated 1882 on the lower left. The reverse bears the authentic, deeply impressed factory mark \"MSO 1882\" alongside a stylized branch emblem. This mark represents the prestigious \"Museo Scuola Officina\" (Museum School Workshop) of Naples, Italy. Signed pieces from this historic institution from its exact inaugural year (1882) are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors of European continental pottery and fine art.## Condition Report***Overall Condition:** Very good antique condition consistent with its 140+ years of age.***Front Imagery:** The portrait remains clean, clear, and visually striking with rich, soft tones.***Reverse:** The clay backing shows natural firing variations and historical texture, with the factory stamp remaining perfectly crisp and legible.***Flaws / Imperfections:** Shows minor, negligible age-related surface imperfections and tiny firing anomalies typical of 19th-century terracotta. No major structural chips, cracks, or restorations observed. (Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully as they form an essential part of the condition description).## Approximate Dimensions* **Height:**[Insert height here, e.g., 10.25 inches]* **Width:**[Insert width here, e.g., 6.5 inches]## Item Specifics***Brand / Maker:** MSO (Museo Scuola Officina, Naples)***Artist:** F. Nagar***Year of Manufacture:** 1882***Origin:** Italy / Naples***Object Type:** Portrait Plaque / Tile***Material:** Terracotta / Biscuit PorcelainCondition Report***Overall Condition:** Very good antique condition consistent with its 140+ years of age.***Front Imagery:** The portrait remains clean, clear, and visually striking with rich, soft tones.***Reverse:** The clay backing shows natural firing variations and historical texture, with the factory stamp remaining perfectly crisp and legible.***Flaws / Imperfections:** Shows minor, negligible age-related surface imperfections and tiny firing anomalies typical of 19th-century terracotta. No major structural chips, cracks, or restorations observed. (Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully as they form an essential part of the condition description). SIZE
10.2\" x 6.5\"