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Unique Set of 9 Art Deco 'Egyptian Revival' Wall Tiles – ca. 1923
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PEER, BelgiumOn Whoppah since January 2025 • 3 sales
Product description
A magnificent and rare set of nine authentic ceramic wall tiles (20 x 20 cm) from the early Art Deco period. These Spanish tiles are from the Valencia and Onda regions. These tiles are a beautiful example of the Egyptian Revival (Egyptian Revival), a style that became extremely popular in the interwar period, partly due to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.
Design & Details:
The tiles are decorated using a typical stencil technique, using what the Spanish call "trepas"—cardboard stencils of different colors, which are placed one by one on the tile and then colored by hand. The tiles feature a refined polychrome glaze in relief. The profile of an Egyptian figure (Cleopatra) is centrally located, framed by a geometric circle, and the iconic Eye of Horus is depicted in the corners. The color combination of deep blue, terracotta, green, and ochre is typical of the colorful aesthetic of that period.
Specifications:
• Quantity: 9 tiles (can be combined to form a 60 x 60 cm tableau).
• Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm per tile.
• Style: Art Deco / Egyptian Revival.
• Period: Circa 1923
Condition:
The set is in beautiful vintage condition with a beautifully preserved glaze.
• 7 tiles are in original, good condition with minor signs of age.
• 1 tile has a small, subtle restoration of a chip.
• 1 tile has a restored corner (using modeling clay, acrylic paint, and high-gloss acrylic varnish).
These signs contribute to the authentic character of this historic building material.
Interior design advice:
This set makes a unique statement piece for a niche, above a mantelpiece, or framed as wall art in an eclectic or modern interior.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialCeramicNumber of items9Height20 cmWidth20 cmDepth1 cm
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PEER, BelgiumOn Whoppah since January 2025 • 3 sales