ALA Águeda
ALA Águeda Butterfly Wall Plaque | 127 (Small)
ALA Águeda Butterfly Wall Plaque | 127 (Small)
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This charming hand-painted butterfly by ALA Águeda captures the expressive, folk-art character of mid-century Portuguese ceramics. Smaller in scale but rich in colour, it features a beautiful combination of soft greens, warm ochres, and touches of teal and rose — all outlined in confident black brushwork that gives each wing its lively, painterly rhythm.
Lightweight and easy to hang, it brings a gentle pop of colour to any gallery wall or vignette, and pairs beautifully with the larger butterfly from the same series.
Dimensions
Dimensions
- Length (top to bottom): 7.7 cm
- Width (wing span): 8.7 cm
- Depth from wall: 1.7 cm
Condition
Condition
- Very Good - Very good vintage condition.
- Light wear to the glaze on the reverse, consistent with age.
- Expected light surface crazing underneath the glaze.
- Hanging hook is original and fully functional.
- Antennae present and well-shaped.
Additional Information
Additional Information
1. Design & Features
- Hand-painted in a lively palette of green, yellow, black, ochre, and soft teal.
- Sculpted wings with gentle curvature, giving the piece dimension against the wall.
- Original metal antennae intact and secure.
2. Backstamp
- Signed on the reverse: “ALA – Águeda Portugal / 127”, with numbering indicating small-batch artisan production.
3. Craftsmanship
- Made by ALA Águeda, a small artisan ceramics workshop operating in Águeda, Portugal.
- Each butterfly is individually painted by hand, resulting in slight variations unique to each piece.
- Characteristic glossy glaze typical of mid-century Portuguese decorative ceramics.
4. Uses & Versatility
- Perfect for adding a small focal point to a wall display.
- Lovely as part of a butterfly grouping or paired with the larger ALA Águeda butterfly.
- Works beautifully in bedrooms, hallways, sunrooms, and cottage-inspired interiors.
- Lightweight and easy to hang.
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