Lot 342 Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ceramic Fish Tiles Framed, Attributed to Minton Hollins & Co.
This wooden framed artwork consisting of 3 hand-painted ceramic tiles depicting fish and flora with brown and yellow accents is attributed to the Staffordshire manufacturer Minton Hollins and Co., dating to approximately 1880. The set is arranged as a vertical triptych of square earthenware tiles. Each tile features a central circular medallion depicting a specific fish species rendered in naturalistic tones of ochre, brown, and blue among aquatic plants. The spandrels are decorated with stylized sunburst and floral motifs in yellow and brown glazes, characteristic of the Aesthetic Movement. The production technique involves transfer-printed outlines with hand-painted color washes under a clear glaze. The tiles are set in a dark-stained wooden frame. The reverse includes a modern professional framing label from Art Studio Framing in Newcastle, Staffordshire, UK, which notes a job date of 11/12/25.
Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 21.50"H
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 21.50"H
Condition: Good
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