Overview
This high-gloss decorative tile features the unmistakable fluid lines and soft, desert-hued gradients of Navajo artist R.C. Gorman.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
R.C. Gorman Style Decorative Ceramic Tile, c. 1980s
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
During the 1980s, the art of the American Southwest underwent a radical transformation, moving from traditional ethnographic studies into the realm of sleek, international modernism. R.C.
Maker / Origin
R.C. Gorman was a Navajo artist born in Chinle, Arizona, who became one of the most famous indigenous artists in history.
Condition & Value
The second photo reveals significant circular surface scratches and 'swirl marks' on the glossy finish, likely from improper cleaning or storage. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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