Lot 121: A Set of Ten Art Nouveau Ceramic Tiles, Stylised Rose and Ribbon Motif
This lot comprises ten square ceramic tiles, each featuring a tube-lined decorative motif characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. The central design depicts a cluster of three stylised yellow roses with orange-tinted petals and green foliage, bound together by a flowing ribbon in shades of pale yellow and green. The floral arrangement is set against a high-gloss, deep bottle-green glazed ground. The tiles are constructed with slip-trailed outlines providing a raised texture to the floral elements. The reverse of each tile is unglazed. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on any of the pieces.
Condition report:
The tiles show signs of age and wear. Fine, all-over glaze crazing is present across the decorated surfaces of all tiles. The front-most tile features a small chip on the upper edge (photo 1). The tile positioned immediately behind it shows a similar small chip on the top edge (photo 1). Multiple tiles exhibit minor nibbles and wear along the unglazed outer edges. The glazes retain a high level of gloss.
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