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Rare Pair of Early 19th C Portuguese Hand-Painted Azulejo Panels - Bakery scenes

$6,500per set
£4,925.16per set
€5,641.37per set
CA$9,206.52per set
A$10,046.45per set
CHF 5,269.53per set
MX$122,017.43per set
NOK 65,819.33per set
SEK 62,202.55per set
DKK 42,105.09per set

About the Item

Rare Pair of Portuguese Hand-Painted Azulejo Panels, Early 19th Century A very rare pair of early 19th-century Portuguese azulejo panels, each hand-painted in cobalt blue on glazed terracotta tiles and later mounted in simple wooden frames. Together, the panels depict rustic bakery scenes: one showing a young man vigorously kneading dough, the other a woman arranging freshly baked loaves in a large basket. The lively figural compositions unfold across multiple tiles, exemplifying the narrative and decorative character of Portuguese azulejo art. Panels of this type were often commissioned for bakeries, taverns, or civic spaces, serving both decorative and didactic purposes by celebrating everyday labor. Rooted in Iberian traditions that fused Moorish geometric legacies with Renaissance and Baroque figural styles, these panels reveal fine draughtsmanship, expressive characterization, and the distinctive provincial charm of 19th-century Portuguese atelier production. Complete figural panels of this nature are exceptionally rare survivals, as many were dismantled or destroyed over time. Dimensions (each): 38" W × 25" H × 2" D
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1531246653322

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