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Rare Jose Cunha Palissy Majolica Lizard Wall Plaque

$2,084.88
£1,515
€1,850.99
CA$2,908.85
A$2,972.81
CHF 1,697.59
MX$38,683.01
NOK 19,396.77
SEK 20,216.97
DKK 13,835.88

About the Item

Jose A Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plaque which features a lizard on a grassy ground. Colouration: green, brown, white, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Jose A Cunha pottery.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.8 in (35.06 cm)Width: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Stabilised and retouched crack to the bottom of the tail. Good. RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack to the bottom of the tail.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 227311stDibs: LU4246127536052

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