Four French medieval terracotta tiles, 16th century, each moulded in quatrefoil panels and with designs in relief, depicting a mooning grotesque figure; a knight-at-arms; a bearded elder with crown of fleur-de-lys headpiece(?); and a coat of arms with dolphin, possibly the Arms of Dauphiné in southeastern France, previously attributed to the Order of Cluny, the largest approximately 17.5cm x 14cm Provenance: Bonhams Knowle, European Ceramics, Glass & Asian Art, 19th January 2010, lot 377 Related literature: see Maureen Mellor, Pots and Tiles of the Middle Ages, exhibition catalogue, Sam Fogg, London, 3 April - 16 May 2014, pp. 100-01. The province of Dauphiné was previously ruled by Count Guigues IV of Albon, who had a dolphin on his coat of arms and was knicknamed 'Le Dauphin' by his contemporaries. His descendants took the title of Dauphin Viennois and the state was formally recognised as Dauphiné. The state was purchased by the Royal House of France in 1349 to defend the royal title of Dauphin of France, given to the eldest son of King John II France (1350-1364). Condition Report: Chips, losses and wear Signs of removal from original setting. Timing or removal is unknown There are no labels present with the tiles There is no further provenance available at this time Please see additional images for reference Condition Report Disclaimer