Vintage mid-century modern ceramic art tile trio: Italian Edilgres and Mexican studio tiles
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Mid-century
This collection features a curated trio of vintage mid-century ceramic art tiles, each representing distinct global design influences. The set includes a substantial Mexican terracotta tile decorated with a stylized rampant lion in ochre glaze, characterized by intentional crackle-glaze crazing and a hand-painted monogram signature.
Accompanying this is an Italian modernist piece produced by Edilgres S.p.A., showcasing abstract organic forms finished in rich chocolate, mustard, and tan tones. Completing the group is a smaller, rustic folk art tile displaying a dark brown stylized bird or crest motif set within a circular border. All three tiles have been fitted with aftermarket hardware for wall mounting, including spring-tension or saw-tooth hangers, and possess cork protective pads on their reverses.
Collectively, these pieces embody a mid-century approach to decorative arts, blending artisan craftsmanship with international aesthetics. The largest tile measures approximately 8.00 by 7.86 inches, and the entire set has a combined weight of 3 pounds 12 ounces, displaying various manufacturing characteristics and signs of age typical of hand-crafted ceramics.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 3 lbs 12 oz
- Material
- terracotta, ceramic
- Dimensions
- 8.00 x 7.86 inches (largest tile)
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- Edilgres S.p.A. stamp, MEXICO stamp, hand-painted monogram
Design
- Motifs
- rampant lion, abstract organic form, bird or crest
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Edilgres S.p.A.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.