Tile (4) - Hermenegildo Miralles - 1910-1920

Hermenegildo Miralles – Pascó Nº 11 – 4 Art Nouveau modernist tiles – Barcelona – circa 1900

Set of four antique original decorative tiles manufactured by Hermenegildo Miralles in Barcelona, model Pascó Nº 11.

Made in pressed plaster (cardón piedra), polychromed and decorated in relief, a technique used to reproduce the look of ceramic tiles.

They present an attractive modernist decoration with a stylized fantastical bird surrounded by ornamental motifs, in shades of blue, terracotta and cream.

On the back of the four pieces remains the inscription “PASCÓ Nº 11” and the original manufacturer’s seal, where one can read:

“Fábrica Nacional de Azulejos Imitación – Patente de Invención – Hermenegildo Miralles – 59 Bailén 59 – Barcelona”.

Hermenegildo Miralles was a prominent Barcelona-based manufacturer specialized in this type of decorative elements made using pressed plaster.

Manufacturer: Hermenegildo Miralles
Model: Pascó Nº 11
Origin: Barcelona, Spain
Era: late 19th / early 20th century, circa 1900
Style: Modernism / Art Nouveau
Material: pressed and polychromed plaster
Quantity: 4 pieces
Dimensions: approximately 20 × 20 cm each
Thickness: approximately 0.4 cm

The four pieces are preserved in their original state, with signs of aging and use. They show wear, small material losses and deterioration mainly on edges and corners. Some areas show color alterations and superficial losses, clearly visible in the photographs.

They have not been restored.

The photographs form part of the description and show in detail the condition.

Interesting original set of Catalan Modernisme decorative arts, with all four pieces retaining their identification and the manufacturer’s stamp on the reverse.