Boston Valley Terra Cotta

Date: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Medium: Terra Cotta
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches

This robust architectural terra cotta block is a remarkable artifact of the urban “Canyon Age,” likely salvaged from the facade of a Beaux-Arts or Neo-Classical commercial building. The plaque features a high-relief, symmetrical foliate design centered around a budding floret, flanked by stylized acanthus-style leaves. The crispness of the molding suggests it was produced by a premier firm such as the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company or the Atlantic Terra Cotta Co., both of which revolutionized the use of glazed ceramic as a durable, fireproof alternative to carved stone.

Each piece is sold at 400 USD.