Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl french vintage sweet moulds this stunning midcentury expressionist oil

this stunning midcentury expressionist oil painting on board of a harbour scene

and a few dings but it has wonderful vintage charm

5cm Tall x 28

A wonderful little silhouette

It would have been a mirror in its past life but I love it as a photo frame or you could take out the timeworn backing and just use as a decorative piece on a mantelpiece

Circa 1890: Hand-Painted Papier Mache Blotting Pad with Mother of Pearl french vintage sweet moulds this stunning midcentury expressionist oilI adore this exquisite handpainted lacquered blotting pad, dating from the late 1800s. The floral detail, slightly timeworn is beautiful and the mother of pearl is in exquisite condition. The paper and the inside jacket is faded and timeworn but adds to the beauty. Blotting pads were originally used to absorb excess ink from writing particularly from quills and fountain pens and this would have been cherished. Dimensions 23cm length x 15cm wide when