Large Victorian Hand Painted Floral Dummy Board. Full Catalogue

Large Victorian Hand Painted Floral Dummy Board. Full CatalogueA very attractive Victorian floral dummy board of large proportions, hand painted in oils with a hinged stand to the rear. The hand painted flowers sitting within a woven basket still boast the detail and skill with which they were originally painted in excess of 100 years ago. The piece remains in a wholly original condition and as such has some small signs of wear commensurate with age. The piece stands firm and the rear stand hinge opens and closes

which is possibly Francis Webb although they are usually Birmingham based

He designed a fountain with a sculpture of Amphitrite on the Place Joseph Etienne for Joseph Hippolyte Etienne (1790-1881)

A very attractive substantial 18th century oak hanging corner cabinet

mounted in brass filigree surrounds with a jewel set to each long edge

A very attractive near pair of Czech green glass dishes (likely ashtrays)

blind stamped decoration to the front

The gilt frame shows wear but arguably adds character to the painting giving the appearance of a window frame through which one is viewing the scene

Weight: 15

and delicately carved or painted to show affection

The instrument shows some signs of age to the casing but overall remains in a very good condition

Width:  33

A later hoop has been affixed to enable more flexible hanging