Vienna Gilt and Painted Porcelain Tray Knonllez (or Knorllez), late 19th/early 20th century Of oval form, with a rectangular reserve depicting a scene from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice and the choosing of one of the three caskets, against a deep raspberry ground, wood frame. Sight 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches. C
Appears to be in generally good condition; not examined out of frame; the reverse partially covered with paper backing; light superficial scratches to painted surface, not of consequence; artist signed lower left; wear to gilding; fabric lined mat appears to be in good condition and is probably later; some losses to the wood frame especially to the vine element to the lower right facing side; other restorations to frame, etc.
Vienna Gilt and Painted Porcelain Tray Knonllez (or Knorllez), late 19th/early 20th century Of oval form, with a rectangular reserve depicting a scene from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice and the choosing of one of the three caskets, against a deep raspberry ground, wood frame. Sight 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 inches. C
Appears to be in generally good condition; not examined out of frame; the reverse partially covered with paper backing; light superficial scratches to painted surface, not of consequence; artist signed lower left; wear to gilding; fabric lined mat appears to be in good condition and is probably later; some losses to the wood frame especially to the vine element to the lower right facing side; other restorations to frame, etc.
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