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Pair of English Papier-Mache Black and Gold Lacquer Desk / Vanity Trays
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DETAILS
Set of two small, antique English rectangular, rounded corner papier-mâché trays in the Japanese or Chinese taste. One shows a scene with a seated fisherman and a standing lady with a fan on the bank of a river. A large group of fish, octopus and lobster swim towards the figures. The second tray is decorated with a moonlight scene of a lady seated on the bank of a lake holding a mandolin while shielding her face with a hat.
STYLE
Chinoiserie | Japonisme | Victorian
COLOR(S)
Black, gold
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1870
DIMENSIONS
(2) Width 8.25 Depth 5.75 Height 0.5 inches
