Pair of Signed Vintage Mexican Lacquer Trays by Damaso Ayala J., Mexico City, C. 1975

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A matched pair of large hand-lacquered trays by the same artist, acquired together in Mexico City in 1975. The pair … Read more A matched pair of large hand-lacquered trays by the same artist, acquired together in Mexico City in 1975. The pair presents beautifully when displayed together and offers a rare opportunity to acquire two signed works from the same period. Executed in the traditional Mexican lacquer technique associated with Guerrero/Olinalá workshops, the trays feature finely incised and painted decorations with layered pigments, delicate dot work, and bold central wildlife motifs surrounded by scrolling floral and folate designs. At over 26 inches wide, these trays are unusually large, making them ideal as a decorative centerpieces, coffee-table accents, or wall displays. These pieces dating to the mid-1970s represent high-quality Mexican folk art rather than tourist production. See less