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Neoclassical 19th Century 6-inch Glazed Profile Portrait Tile

About the Item

A 19th century 6-inch olive-brown majolica glazed dust-pressed tile depicting a profile portrait of a neoclassical figure with laurel wreath headdress before a foliage backdrop. Such is this tiles beauty, that the back is equally as interesting as the front, showcasing how the portrait profile is pressed into the clay to bring life and shape to the relief figure at the front. Perhaps once used to decorate a fireplace, this tile is a brilliant collector’s piece!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.03 in (15.3 cm)Width: 6.03 in (15.3 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Small chip to top left. Light wear to glaze. Unsigned. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 367421stDibs: LU2096344790382

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