-STYLE: Art Nouveau
-TECHNIQUE:
Manufacture Dust pressed clay tile using a mould & horsehead press- then burned-
Decoration Tube lining, raised lines that separate the different colours and also helps outline design (thin line of clay is piped to do this).
-COLORS: 5
-FACTORY: Sarreguemines - Germany
-DIMENSIONS: 6" x 6"
-APROXIMATE DATE: ca 1900
This tile design was included in Cattalogue of this company in 1905 in preface of a recently issued book (ref. Dover publications Inc.) we can read "Not intended as art (thought some of the panels were designed by named artist ), these art Nouveau creations - those that survive - are prized for their beauty and their charm."
- CONDITION: This tile is in good condition, no flaws or repairs exist just minimal chips on white area so not easily seen. Cement on reverse was carefully removed so minimal traces are remaining. Surface, as you can see, has a firm color and smooth glaze surface. Only minimal scratches and tiny chips may be seen, but this is nothing for a more than 100 year old architectural piece.
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Attention our tiles are ANTIQUES not reproductions so you will get an exclusive product.
As were handpainted each tile was different.
The glaze & color is by far different by those modern reproductions.
It has resisted 100 years and will resist 100 years more with superb lively colors only achieved by ancient technique production.
Real antique tiles will warranty you a superb looking to your project, and your guest will valorate them
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