Rare Rookwood architectural tile tableau accompanied by the original Rookwood watercolor for the design. The 21 tile scene features an amazingly detailed galleon on choppy seas, high gray clouds in the background and a flock of 5 low flying geese in the foreground. The tiles are surrounded by their original Rookwood trim pieces with the entire set measuring 21 by 48 inches, all mounted with reversible mastic on board. With its new frame, the tableau measures 27 3/4 by 54 3/4 inches and weighs about 80 pounds, ready for hanging. There were some chipped tiles and three cracked tiles in the set, all of which have been beautifully and professionally restored. The original Rookwood water color’s sight size is 7 by 12 3/4 inches and with new quarter sawn oak frame, measures 16 5/8 by 22 1/8 inches. The tiles were rescued from a home in Cincinnati which was in danger of being razed.

Professional restoration to several tiles