Tile (18) - Bird decor and fruit cups - 20th century
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Set of 18 square glazed faience tiles in a Delft/Desvres style from the Netherlands, with 11 bird-on-branch motifs and 7 fruit-bowl motifs, large tiles 10.5 × 10.5 cm (1 cm thick) and small tiles 7.5 × 7.5 cm (0.9 cm), dating to the 20th century, overall very good condition with glossy craquelure and minor edge nicks.
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Set of 18 glazed polychrome earthenware tiles – Bird motif and fruit bowls, Delft / Desvres style, 20th century
Description:
Complete set of 18 square earthenware tiles with a crackle surface inspired by the 18th century. The lot includes 11 tiles adorned with different species of birds on branches and 7 tiles featuring baskets/bowls of fruit (pears, grapes, citrus). Corners decorated with the traditional blue ossenkop motif.
Composition and dimensions of the lot:
Large format (10.5 x 10.5 cm | Thickness: 1 cm): 6 tiles (6 with polychrome bird decorations)
Small format (7.5 x 7.5 cm | Thickness: 0.9 cm): 12 tiles (5 with bird decorations and 7 with fruit bowl decorations)
Condition:
Very good overall condition. Beautiful glossy crackled glaze. Minor superficial nicks on some edges, without major aesthetic impact. Clean biscuit on the reverse.
Set of 18 glazed polychrome earthenware tiles – Bird motif and fruit bowls, Delft / Desvres style, 20th century
Description:
Complete set of 18 square earthenware tiles with a crackle surface inspired by the 18th century. The lot includes 11 tiles adorned with different species of birds on branches and 7 tiles featuring baskets/bowls of fruit (pears, grapes, citrus). Corners decorated with the traditional blue ossenkop motif.
Composition and dimensions of the lot:
Large format (10.5 x 10.5 cm | Thickness: 1 cm): 6 tiles (6 with polychrome bird decorations)
Small format (7.5 x 7.5 cm | Thickness: 0.9 cm): 12 tiles (5 with bird decorations and 7 with fruit bowl decorations)
Condition:
Very good overall condition. Beautiful glossy crackled glaze. Minor superficial nicks on some edges, without major aesthetic impact. Clean biscuit on the reverse.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Theme/Depiction
Bird decor and fruit cups
Specific region of origin
Delft
Number of objects
18
Material
polychrome glazed faience
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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