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Title: 1800s Handpainted Plaque - What material is this?
Post by: wolfhouse on January 01, 2014, 06:17:43 pm

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on this. Its not terribly heavy, but it looks to be some kind of plaster mounted to wood. The painting is done on paper. I thought at first the frame was composite but its very hard and doesn't have granules like composite. Up close it looks an awful lot like wood and is browned but has no grain. I thought perhaps this might be from a carousel or even a ship? Could it be even older than late 1800s? Any info, or links to similar items would be greatly appreciated!
About 10.5 x 16 inches by .75 inches thick

Title: Re: 1800s Handpainted Plaque - What material is this?
Post by: wolfhouse on January 01, 2014, 06:19:42 pm

Forgot to post the most important photo!

Title: Re: 1800s Handpainted Plaque - What material is this?
Post by: mart on January 01, 2014, 06:27:23 pm

Looks like plaster over a papier mache` base !! Victorian era late 1800`s or early 1900`s !!  Where did you find this ??

Title: Re: 1800s Handpainted Plaque - What material is this?
Post by: Ipcress on January 01, 2014, 06:38:36 pm

Yeah, 1890-1910, though could creep toward 1920. Oriental influence as trade exploded.

Well painted, actually.

Title: Re: 1800s Handpainted Plaque - What material is this?
Post by: wolfhouse on January 01, 2014, 08:34:01 pm

1890-1910s sounds right. Now that I look at it it definitely has an Art Nouveau shape. I bought it at the flea market for $10!

Title: Re: 1800s Handpainted Plaque - What material is this?
Post by: mart on January 01, 2014, 08:59:32 pm

You did well on it !!