General Antiques and Collectibles Spring Auction
Lot 145:
Description
C-18132
Decorative hand-painted ceramic tile depicting a figure in 18th-century dress holding a spyglass, rendered in warm ochres, purples, and browns against a cream ground. The design is executed in a naïve folk style typical of late 19th- and early 20th-century European decorative tiles, often used in hearths, mantels, and architectural surrounds. The reverse shows remnants of mortar and mesh backing from prior installation, indicating its recovery from an early interior setting. German and Dutch ceramic manufacturers were among Europe’s foremost producers of decorative art tiles during this period, blending industrial production methods with hand-finishing traditions inherited from Delft and Mettlach workshops.
Surface wear, edge chipping, and mortar residue on reverse consistent with salvage and age; paint remains well-preserved with fine craquelure visible under glaze.
4.75" sq
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