Rare Cuerda Seca Enamelled Sphinx Tile   • Style: Egyptian revival • Technique: Cuerda Seca • Manufacturer: Unattributed • Dimensions: 8" x 8" • Date: circa 1890 • Condition: Near perfect • Price: £375 (approx $594) • Ref: 04908   A rare art pottery decorated tile illustrating a sphinx and decorated in superb opaque enamel colours turquoise, cobalt blue and white. Very stiff enamels giving a three dimensional impasto feel the turquoise having bubbled a little more than usual for this type of finish but then the colour was exceedingly difficult to work with.. Verso ring grip pattern in the manner of T & R Boote, painted number and 'sphinx'.  Only very minor marks.   UK Special Delivery £385 EU Priority £390 US and World Priority £395 Delivery & order information Contact us Currency Converter Ask a question     Information Tiles For Sale Contacts Order Information

 

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