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(12) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible

$4,792.57per set
£3,567.76per set
€4,000per set
CA$6,564.63per set
A$7,301.30per set
CHF 3,812.51per set
MX$88,849.06per set
NOK 48,691.60per set
SEK 45,664.13per set
DKK 30,450.60per set
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(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portuguese Tile "Azulejo" Al-zuleique is the Arabic word from which tile is derived and designated the "small smooth and polished stone" used by Muslims in the Middle Ages. The way in which they applied the tiles to decorate floors and walls liked the Portuguese kings and thus, from the 15th century, they became a prominent place in architecture. It can be said that Portugal adopted them in a unique way, like no other European country. In the 18th century the tile "invaded" churches and convents, palaces and houses, gardens, fountains and stairways. With geometric motifs, telling stories of the life of saints or profane themes such as the La Fontaine fables, sometimes with text as if it were a comic book ancestor, they became one of the main Portuguese decorative elements. Today the old Portuguese tile is a highly prestigious collector's item and is sought after by the best auction houses in the world in order to offer its clients this magnificent work of world art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1630/1680
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779243216412

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