William Burges (1827-1881) For W. B. Simpson & Sons ‘taurus’, Framed Zodiac Tile, Circa - Jun 28, 2022 | Lyon & Turnbull In Scotland
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WILLIAM BURGES (1827-1881) FOR W. B. SIMPSON & SONS ‘TAURUS’, FRAMED ZODIAC TILE, CIRCA

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WILLIAM BURGES (1827-1881) FOR W. B. SIMPSON & SONS ‘TAURUS’, FRAMED ZODIAC TILE, CIRCA
WILLIAM BURGES (1827-1881) FOR W. B. SIMPSON & SONS ‘TAURUS’, FRAMED ZODIAC TILE, CIRCA
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WILLIAM BURGES (1827-1881) FOR W. B. SIMPSON & SONS ‘TAURUS’, FRAMED ZODIAC TILE, CIRCA 1880 painted and glazed earthenware, later framed

(15.5cm square)

Literature: Mordaunt Crook, J. William Burges and the High Victorian Dream, London, 1981, pl. 163 Note: Burges originally designed his Zodiac tiles for Castell Coch, one of the residences of the 3rd Marquess of Bute, where they were installed in the drawing-room fireplace. This panel consists of thirty tiles, twelve signs of the Zodiac with eighteen border tiles of other designs.
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WILLIAM BURGES (1827-1881) FOR W. B. SIMPSON & SONS ‘TAURUS’, FRAMED ZODIAC TILE, CIRCA

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