Four Majolica Tile Plaques of Putti Narrative Scenes
Four Majolica Tile Plaques of Putti Narrative Scenes
late 19th century, glazed ceramic tile plaques, all appear unmarked, the largest two depicting putti within a library (10 3/4 x 19 7/8 in. framed) and of putti fishing (10 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. framed), both presented in uniform contemporary silver gilt frames; the smaller two depicting putti preparing an outdoor meal (7 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. framed) and returning from a hunt (7 3/4 x 13 5/8 in. framed), presented in uniform contemporary ebonized wood frames.
From the Collection of the late David and Happy Powell, Timmonsville, South Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Glaze crazing; a few scattered small chips to recto of library and meal preparing putti plaques; scattered loss to verso.
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Four Majolica Tile Plaques of Putti Narrative Scenes
late 19th century, glazed ceramic tile plaques, all appear unmarked, the largest two depicting putti within a library (10 3/4 x 19 7/8 in. framed) and of putti fishing (10 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. framed), both presented in uniform contemporary silver gilt frames; the smaller two depicting putti preparing an outdoor meal (7 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. framed) and returning from a hunt (7 3/4 x 13 5/8 in. framed), presented in uniform contemporary ebonized wood frames.
From the Collection of the late David and Happy Powell, Timmonsville, South Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: Glaze crazing; a few scattered small chips to recto of library and meal preparing putti plaques; scattered loss to verso.
