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Vintage mid-century modern ceramic art tile trio: Italian Edilgres and Mexican studio tiles

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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

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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.