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ALA Águeda

ALA Águeda Butterfly Wall Plaque | 129 (Large)

ALA Águeda Butterfly Wall Plaque | 129 (Large)

R 495.00 ZAR
R 495.00 ZAR
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Bring home a piece of mid-century Portuguese artistry with this beautifully hand-painted ceramic butterfly by ALA Águeda — a small artisan workshop renowned for its expressive brushwork and vibrant decorative ceramics.

This larger example showcases the workshop’s signature palette: soft celadon greens, deep forest tones, and delicate black detailing that arcs across the wings like ink on parchment.

You may also like the coordinating smaller butterfly from the same ALA Águeda series — view it here

Dimensions

- Length (top to bottom): 8.7 cm
- Width (wing span): 13.3 cm
- Depth from wall: 3 cm

Condition

- Very Good - Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
- Original glaze remains glossy with expected light surface crazing on the reverse.
- Light edge wear consistent with age.
- Mounting hook secure and original.
- Antennae intact.

Additional Information

1. Design & Features
- Beautifully hand-painted wings featuring layered greens, soft ivory, and expressive black patterning.
- Original metal antennae still intact.
- Sculpted in a softly curved form so the butterfly sits slightly lifted from the wall, creating natural shadow and depth.

2. Backstamp
- Signed “ALA – Águeda Portugal / Hand Painted / 129” on the reverse — a hallmark of small-studio craftsmanship from the Águeda ceramics region.

3. Craftsmanship
- Produced by ALA Águeda, an artisan workshop active from the 1960s–1980s in Águeda, Portugal — a region celebrated for colourful folk-style ceramics.
- Each butterfly was individually hand-painted and numbered, meaning no two pieces are ever the same.
- The glaze has the beautiful variation expected from mid-century Portuguese pottery, with hand-applied character in every brushstroke.

4. Uses & Versatility
- Perfect as a feature piece in a gallery wall.
- A charming accent for sunrooms, bedrooms, reading nooks, or cottage-inspired interiors.
- Beautiful paired with other Portuguese ceramics or grouped as part of a butterfly wall installation.
- Lightweight and easy to hang.

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