Ortega - Talavera - Table service (3) - Ceramic, Earthenware, Glaze - Butterfly Series
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A coordinated set of three Spanish majolica ceramic wall/display plates in blue and white, with a central sailing-ship motif and the signature Ortega – Talavera, dating to circa 1910–1920, with diameters of 23.5 cm (small) and 29 cm (two large), 5 cm depth, including period metal hanging supports.
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Coordinated set of three decorative plates for parade and wall, in maiolica terracotta. Talavera manufactory from Reina Toledo. Signed and back in cobalt blue Ortega.
Production period between 1900 and 1930. Tin-glazed white ceramic painted by hand prior to firing.
Historicist reproduction of the famous "Serie De Las mariposas" dating to the seventeenth century. Enriched edge with butterfly wings. Stylized and featuring elements of leaves and feathers. In the cavetto center there is a large sailing ship with sails spread. Decorative symbol identifying the Talaveran tradition.
Excellent overall condition. Plates intact and free from restorations. Imperfections typical of pre-industrial firing and minimal chipping along the outer edges.
The plates are equipped with period metal supports for wall display.
Dimensions:
The small plate measures 23.5 cm in diameter,
while the other two large plates have a diameter of 29 cm.
The plates will be individually packed and shipped with a rigid and insured package.
Seller's Story
Design and collecting, for passion and enjoyment! Large and small objects, furniture and lamps, recovered from abandoned houses or from attics that had become inconvenient, come back to life in the living rooms of modern homes and in new settings. But also accessories, collections, bags and watches that find new owners.
We’re giving a second life to these extraordinary design pieces—and more!
Translated by Google TranslateCoordinated set of three decorative plates for parade and wall, in maiolica terracotta. Talavera manufactory from Reina Toledo. Signed and back in cobalt blue Ortega.
Production period between 1900 and 1930. Tin-glazed white ceramic painted by hand prior to firing.
Historicist reproduction of the famous "Serie De Las mariposas" dating to the seventeenth century. Enriched edge with butterfly wings. Stylized and featuring elements of leaves and feathers. In the cavetto center there is a large sailing ship with sails spread. Decorative symbol identifying the Talaveran tradition.
Excellent overall condition. Plates intact and free from restorations. Imperfections typical of pre-industrial firing and minimal chipping along the outer edges.
The plates are equipped with period metal supports for wall display.
Dimensions:
The small plate measures 23.5 cm in diameter,
while the other two large plates have a diameter of 29 cm.
The plates will be individually packed and shipped with a rigid and insured package.
Seller's Story
Design and collecting, for passion and enjoyment! Large and small objects, furniture and lamps, recovered from abandoned houses or from attics that had become inconvenient, come back to life in the living rooms of modern homes and in new settings. But also accessories, collections, bags and watches that find new owners.
We’re giving a second life to these extraordinary design pieces—and more!
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Talavera de la Reina - Toledo
Title additional information
Butterfly Series
Number of objects
3
Material
Ceramic, Earthenware, Glaze
Designer/artist/maker
Ortega - Talavera
Country of origin
Spain
Colour
Blue, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
5 cm
Decor
Blue and white
Estimated period
1910-1920
