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.
See in the photo gallery tiles like this in big palaces and churches in Portugal. For examples of similar tiles in monuments, see the photos.
Item condition: Two tiles restored. Minor 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 of the frame:
Height: 33.66 inches / 85.5 centimeters
Width: 39.25 inches / 99.7 centimeters
Depth: 0.98 inches / 2.5 centimeters