A striking piece of vintage Portuguese equestrian wall art featuring a hand-painted ceramic horse portrait mounted against a rich red striped textile. The combination of cobalt blue, warm wood and deep red gives the piece a distinctive decorative presence.
The round ceramic plaque depicts a bridled horse in expressive blue brushwork, with subtle variations in tone characteristic of hand-painted decoration. Mounted above the textile rather than recessed into it, the ceramic creates an appealing sense of depth within the square frame.
A slim gold-tone inner border complements the warm wood frame, while the contrasting textile background gives the blue and white ceramic a particularly strong presentation. The name “Marialva” appears beneath the ceramic, identifying the horse, with “Colecção Séculos” inscribed at the lower right.
An unusual piece of Portuguese vintage decor for an equestrian collection, gallery wall, study or collected interior.
Details:
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic, textile, wood frame, metal trim
Condition: Good vintage condition with fine crazing to the ceramic glaze and age-related surface wear and areas of finish loss to the wood frame
Dimensions: 13.5 in H × 13.5 in W
A striking piece of vintage Portuguese equestrian wall art featuring a hand-painted ceramic horse portrait mounted against a rich red striped textile. The combination of cobalt blue, warm wood and deep red gives the piece a distinctive decorative presence.
The round ceramic plaque depicts a bridled horse in expressive blue brushwork, with subtle variations in tone characteristic of hand-painted decoration. Mounted above the textile rather than recessed into it, the ceramic creates an appealing sense of depth within the square frame.
A slim gold-tone inner border complements the warm wood frame, while the contrasting textile background gives the blue and white ceramic a particularly strong presentation. The name “Marialva” appears beneath the ceramic, identifying the horse, with “Colecção Séculos” inscribed at the lower right.
An unusual piece of Portuguese vintage decor for an equestrian collection, gallery wall, study or collected interior.
Details:
Era: Circa 1970s–1980s
Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic, textile, wood frame, metal trim
Condition: Good vintage condition with fine crazing to the ceramic glaze and age-related surface wear and areas of finish loss to the wood frame
Dimensions: 13.5 in H × 13.5 in W
