CHINESE EXPORT CHINOISERIE PAPIER MACHÉ TRAY,19th century. Raised, scalloped edge painted with gilt highlighted scrolling foliage, surrounding interior scene finely painted to depict pavilions set beneath weeping willow trees, seascape, birds, and figures fishing and strolling. - 31 1/4 in. x 24 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of David Alvey Reed
Some areas of repair to rim, three rather large cracks to rims, rubbing to gilding, spiderweb cracks to surface, larger crack down middle of surface, one area of restoration to rim.
