Large Vintage Hand-Painted Tole Tray With Hyacinths, C. 1940s

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A beautifully hand-painted 20 inch metal tray featuring a lush bouquet of hyacinths in soft white and deep indigo. Varnished … Read more A beautifully hand-painted 20 inch metal tray featuring a lush bouquet of hyacinths in soft white and deep indigo. Varnished to a gentle sheen, the floral centerpiece is framed by an ivory border and black rim. Perfect for wall display, shelf styling, or as a romantic accent piece, and ready to bring vintage floral charm to your home.

Collector’s Note:
This tray exemplifies the decorative toleware tradition popular in the 1940-50s American and European homes. The surface is decoupaged with tissue, then hand-painted—likely in gouache or tempera—and sealed with clear varnish. Though unsigned, the work is clearly by a skilled hand, blending botanical precision with folk art charm. Look closely at the background: beyond the richly rendered hyacinths sits a charming rural homestead and a pair of crossed poles—possibly tepees or drying racks—adding narrative depth and evoking a quietly pastoral setting.
This is not a printed image; every detail was painted by hand.

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