18th Century Antique Portuguese Tile Mural Panel Depicting a Blue and White Vase

Description

This Rare and original Antique Portuguese Tile Mural Panel depicting a Blue and White Vase was made in Portugal in … more This Rare and original Antique Portuguese Tile Mural Panel depicting a Blue and White Vase was made in Portugal in the period of 1706–1750.

Item Details & Specifics:

The late 17th century and the early 18th century was considered to be the 'Golden Age of the Tile’, the so-called Cycle of the Masters. Mass production was started not just because of a greater internal demand, but also because of very large orders from Brazil. Large one-off orders were replaced by the less expensive use of repetitive tile patterns. Churches, monasteries, palaces and even houses were covered inside and outside with tiles, many with exuberant Baroque elements.

Item condition: Some tiles with old repairs. Some chips and flaws along the Tile Mural Panel. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

Note: The tile mural panel is glued to a wooden board, the tiles were applicated with plaster to the wooden board, they can be removed but only by a professional.

Date: 18th century.

Country: Portugal.

Material: Glazed Earthenware.

Total dimensions:

Height: 33.85 inches

Width: 28.34 inches

Depth: 0.94 inches

At this time, all purchases will be shipped from Lisbon, Portugal (EU). For now, all shipments to the United States will be sent via an International Standard Shipping Service. The company responsible for the shipping will be CTT, the National Portuguese shipping company. CTT has an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS), so the handling/delivery of packages will be made by the USPS, and packages can be tracked using their website. On average, shipping to the US takes between 8-12 days. less