Olaria Polido & Filho - Plate (2) - Terracotta - Floral, pair

A pair of hand-painted terracotta wall plates by Olaria Polido & Filho, São Pedro do Corval (Alentejo), the largest traditional pottery centre in Portugal.

Both plates are richly decorated by hand with bouquets of peonies and flowers in pink, yellow, orange and purple on a cobalt-blue ground. One has a border of flowers and foliage with blue scrolls, and the other a scalloped border of flower medallions and blue lattice panels. Both are signed on the front and incised on the reverse "Olaria Polido & Filho – S. Pedro do Corval – Portugal"; one still has its original maker's label. Both come with wire wall hangers, ready to hang.

Dimensions: Ø 37 cm, depth 4 cm (each).
Condition: good vintage condition with light signs of age and use, as shown in the photos.
Shipping: carefully packed with bubble wrap and foam in a sturdy box and sent with a tracked courier.