Sold for:
$308
$308
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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-04-08
