Bird of Paradise Majolica Tile • Condition: Near perfect • Price: £450 (approx $633) • Stock number: 07162 UK Special Delivery +£11 Europe Priority £21 US and World Priority £26 Currency Converter Ask a question Very tiny loss just above bottom left corner, another two minute losses to the rim, just one very tiny surface mark.   • Style: Nature study • Technique: Embossed majolica • Maker: Richards • Dimensions: 6" x 6" • Date: 1935 (circa)   A late majolica tile from just before majolica tiles faded from mass production. A brilliant head on design of a Bird of Paradise, an unsual perspective for any bird tile for it is very difficult to obtain the real life image to adapt to art. Rare even though less than a century old, I last saw a good one thirteen years ago although a did see a reasonable one a few years before that. Perfect in manufacture too. I don't think one can attribute any particular style to the design but it is a truly great tile that will find in a prominent place in any collection or installation. Verso very clean although adhesive remants from a sticky hanger, embossed Richards, England and pattern number. This is the actual tile shown on page 217 in 20th Century Decorative British Tiles by Chris Blanchett.   Information Tiles For Sale Contacts Order Information