-STYLE: Art Nouveau <></> -TECHNIQUE: Manufacture Dust pressed clay tile using a mould & horsehead press- then burned- Decoration Relief molded majolica. Decorated with colored glazes. -COLORS: 3 -FACTORY: Rako - <></>Austro Hungarian Empire now Cezch -DIMENSIONS: 6" x 3" -APROXIMATE DATE: ca 1900 AT the turn of the century Vienna Prague and Budapest were the major cities in central Europe. In Bohemia RAKO factory of Rakovnik was most important and developed many designs. In this tile one can see a extremely mature design. Magnificent in a vivid color gamma More rather an abstract expresionism these tile designs are superb a step forward to modern style, here you will see not only pure art nouveau but the germinal of later modern design Summing up an EMBLEMATIC tile - CONDITION: This tile is in fine condition, no flaws or repairs exist. Cement on reverse was carefully removed. Surface glazing is good with smooth surface and usual crazing that is normal for majolica. Only some scratches and tiny chips may be seen, some of them a bit more noticeable like those you can see on borders and corners, but this is nothing for a more than 100 year old architectural piece. FREE SHIPPING FOR $19.00 Attention our tiles are ANTIQUES not reproductions so you will get an exclusive product. As were handpainted each tile was different. The glaze & color is by far different by those modern reproductions. It has resisted 100 years and will resist 100 years more with superb lively colors only achieved by ancient technique production. Real antique tiles will warranty you a superb looking to your project, and your guest will valorate them Deutsche Kunden ist leicht, von uns zu kaufen,! Sie können zu meinem Bankkonto in Niederlande ich werde geben Ihnen mein IBAN und SWIFT PAYPAL empfang |