Pair Vintage Ceramic Italian Tiles Bardelli Style Pop Art Geisha Portraits 4x8\" For Sale

Check out this spectacular, matching pair of vintage mid-century Italian art pottery tiles, showcasing a bold, stylized interpretation of traditional Japanese Bijin-ga (beautiful women) Geisha portraits.Manufactured in Italy (marked explicitly on the reverse with production codes and a prominent stylized \"B\" maker\'s stamp), these tiles perfectly bridge the gap between traditional Orientalism and sleek European Mid-Century Pop Art.Measuring 8\" x 4\" each, the tiles feature thick, raised outline contours filled with intensely glossy, vibrant enamels. The background is a uniquely textured metallic bronze-brown glaze. The left tile depicts a stylized figure glancing over her shoulder, while the right features a complementary figure holding a bold red-and-white patterned folding fan.The reverse sides are exceptionally clean, complete with original cork protective pads, indicating these were sold as decorative trivets or wall plaques rather than architectural installation tiles.Back Markings Include:

• Large impressed stylized \"B\" (Bardelli Ceramic House)
• Production Codes: P.11111 / T.11111 / R.2
• Official House Graphic and \"MADE IN ITALY\" text stamp.

Dimensions:

• Size: 8 inches Tall x 4 inches Wide (Each tile)
• Combined Display Size: 8 inches Tall x 8 inches Wide

Condition Report:
Both pieces are in very good vintage condition. The high-gloss glazes are incredibly reflective and free from surface scratches, cracks, or repairs. Minor chips in some corners (see pictures). Minimal shelf wear on the unglazed reverse rims as pictured. Completely un-mortared back makes them ready for framing or direct tabletop display.Production Note / Inherent Glaze Character:
Please note that the right-side tile features a minor, original factory glazing anomaly within the green kimono section (visible under close macro inspection). This is an original glaze skip / firing imperfection from production, where the green glaze pooled thinly during the kiln process. It is completely smooth to the touch, entirely under the factory gloss sealer, and is a natural byproduct of late 20th-century artisan Italian tile manufacturing rather than post-market damage.Please feel free to ask questions before buying!

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