Rare Longwy Tile. Birds and Cheetahs. Circa 1900.

Rare Longwy Tile. Circa 1900.

Stylised birds and cheetahs. Most likely Chinnoiserie design (but not seen this pattern before).*

This is a delightful French Tile Stand dating from the arts and crafts period by the renowned French pottery Longwy. The tile is beautifully painted in enamels depicting exotic birds above tamed and collared Cheetahs. Raised “LONGWY” factory mark to the moulded reverse. Set in a wooden oak frame (ready to hang).

Condition: Excellent.

Dimensions:

Tile: 20cm square.
Overall: 30cm square (incl Frame)

*French faience tile from the Emaux de Longwy art pottery workshop in France.
The tile typically features a Chinoiserie design with a cloisonné-style enameled glaze, often depicting motifs like mythical beasts, birds, butterflies, and flowers. These tiles are known for their vibrant colors and distinctive craquelure glaze, especially on the background.