A FIRE SURROUND FORMED OF 18TH CENTURY GERMAN FAIENCE STOVE TILES

A FIRE SURROUND FORMED OF 18TH CENTURY GERMAN FAIENCE STOVE TILES

formed of fifteen stove tiles painted with biblical scenes and ten molded pedestal form-tiles
height 45 in.; width 62 in.
114.4 cm; 157.4 cm

Condition Report:
Almost all the tiles have been broken and restored with museum type repair. Some typical chips and losses to edges are also visible and not restored.
Looks presentable but could be restored better.

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