Two Tin-glazed Earthenware Tiles

Description:

Two Tin-glazed Earthenware Tiles, England, c. 1770-80, probably Liverpool, attributed to Guy Green printshop, each black printed, one a rococo framed depiction of the fable The Bear and the Bee-Hives; the other with trellis border adorned with assorted motifs including sword, bow with quiver, flaming torch, eagle, lyre, and theatrical masks, all surrounding a central depiction with inscription "Mr. Moody in the Character of Teague", 5 x 5 in.

Provenance: Bear tile ex Dr. Alvin M. Kanter collection.
Literature: Bear tile illustrated in English Tin-glazed Tiles, illus. 724; Moody tile with identical illustrated in the same book.
Estimate $500-700

Bear: Restored to upper right and lower right corners; numerous glaze chips and abrasions surrounding egde.
Moody: Lower right corner chipped; surface wear spots to glaze; scattered glaze chips and abrasions surrounding edge.


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