Rare Longwy Tile. Circa 1900.
Stylised birds and cheetahs. Most likely Chinnoiserie design (but not seen this pattern before).*
This is a delightful French Tile Stand dating from the arts and crafts period by the renowned French pottery Longwy. The tile is beautifully painted in enamels depicting exotic birds above tamed and collared Cheetahs. Raised “LONGWY” factory mark to the moulded reverse. Set in a wooden oak frame (ready to hang).
Condition: Excellent.
Dimensions:
Tile: 20cm square.
Overall: 30cm square (incl Frame)
*French faience tile from the Emaux de Longwy art pottery workshop in France.
The tile typically features a Chinoiserie design with a cloisonné-style enameled glaze, often depicting motifs like dragons, birds, butterflies, and flowers. These tiles are known for their vibrant colors and distinctive craquelure glaze, especially on the background.
Internal Refere...nce: D:009013
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1151506
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 20.5cm (8.1inches)
Width is 20.5cm (8.1inches)
Depth is 0.8cm (0.3inches)
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