Tile - Floral Vase and Fleur-de-Lys - Seventeenth century
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A square Majolica tile (faïence stannifère) 13.2 x 13.2 cm and 1.6 cm thick, with a hand-painted polychrome scene of a vase with a fleur-de-lis in a four-leaf frame, dating to the 17th century, origin Italy (Castelli, Faenza or Deruta) or Spain/Dutch Spain; in very good condition for its age with natural glaze crackle and minor edge wear.
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Majolica tile – Flowered vase and fleur-de-lys within a quatrefoil – 17th century
Square majolica tile / tin-glazed earthenware polychrome featuring a hand-painted decoration that is particularly rich and balanced.
In the center, within a quatrefoil-shaped panel bordered in yellow and blue, there is a two-handled vase surmounted by a stylized bouquet comprising a central fleur-de-lys (ochre/manganese) and floral petals. The corner spandrels are adorned with green and blue foliate scrolls, completing the repetitive scheme of the architectural assembly.
The vivid palette brings together cobalt blue, antimony yellow, coppery green and ochre/manganese. The natural craquelure of the glaze adds a superb period patina to the whole.
Technical specifications
Origin: Italy (Castelli, Faenza or Deruta) or Spain / Spanish Netherlands
Era: 17th century
Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.2 cm
Thickness: 1.6 cm
Technique: Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica), polychrome underglaze-painted decoration
Condition
Overall condition: Very good for a 17th-century tile.
Glaze: Bright colors. Naturally aged crackle network. Very light edge wear from period use.
Back: Rough unglazed pale clay, clean, free of major mortar residues.
Majolica tile – Flowered vase and fleur-de-lys within a quatrefoil – 17th century
Square majolica tile / tin-glazed earthenware polychrome featuring a hand-painted decoration that is particularly rich and balanced.
In the center, within a quatrefoil-shaped panel bordered in yellow and blue, there is a two-handled vase surmounted by a stylized bouquet comprising a central fleur-de-lys (ochre/manganese) and floral petals. The corner spandrels are adorned with green and blue foliate scrolls, completing the repetitive scheme of the architectural assembly.
The vivid palette brings together cobalt blue, antimony yellow, coppery green and ochre/manganese. The natural craquelure of the glaze adds a superb period patina to the whole.
Technical specifications
Origin: Italy (Castelli, Faenza or Deruta) or Spain / Spanish Netherlands
Era: 17th century
Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.2 cm
Thickness: 1.6 cm
Technique: Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica), polychrome underglaze-painted decoration
Condition
Overall condition: Very good for a 17th-century tile.
Glaze: Bright colors. Naturally aged crackle network. Very light edge wear from period use.
Back: Rough unglazed pale clay, clean, free of major mortar residues.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Theme/Depiction
Floral Vase and Fleur-de-Lys
Specific region of origin
Italie (Castelli, Faenza ou Deruta) ou Espagne / Pays-Bas espagnols
Over 200 years old
Yes
Material
Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica), polychrome decoration painted under glaze
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13.2 cm
Width
13.2 cm
Depth
1.6 cm
Estimated period
Seventeenth century
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