Pair of Blue and White Ceramic Tile Panels with Putti and Classical Columns, 1890s, Ceramic

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A pair of elegant and highly decorative blue-and-white ceramic tile panels, each depicting a graceful putto beside richly ornamented classical … Read more A pair of elegant and highly decorative blue-and-white ceramic tile panels, each depicting a graceful putto beside richly ornamented classical columns. Probably made in Spain or Portugal in the early twentieth century, these architectural works continue the long Iberian tradition of painted ceramic decoration.

Each panel is composed of 24 individual hand-painted ceramic tiles, carefully mounted on a wooden support for display. The harmonious monochrome palette emphasises the finely worked details: the playful putti, the architectural columns with their ribboned shafts, the central female mask set within an arched niche, and the floral crest that crowns the composition. The design draws on the decorative vocabulary of the Renaissance and Baroque, rendered with the clarity and charm characteristic of Iberian tile painting.

Originally conceived as architectural ornament, the panels now serve equally well as striking wall accents, bringing historical character and Mediterranean elegance to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The pair is offered in good antique condition, with age-related wear consistent with its history and use. Their impressive scale, refined craftsmanship, and decorative presence make them a distinguished addition to a collection of European ceramics or architectural antiques.

Origin: Probably Spain or Portugal

Date: Circa 1900

Materials: Hand-painted ceramic tiles, mounted on wooden panels

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use

Construction: Each panel consists of 24 individual ceramic tiles mounted on wood


height 110cm x width 35cm See less