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Regency Painted Tole Tray with Chinoiserie Decoration, English or French
$2,280
£1,722.09
€1,990.24
CA$3,198.05
A$3,557.05
CHF 1,861.68
MX$43,384.30
NOK 23,392.75
SEK 22,003.90
DKK 14,855.24
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Regency Painted Tole Tray with Chinoiserie Decoration, English or French, circa 1800
A finely hand-painted Regency-period oval tole tray, decorated in the witty Chinoiserie /Singerie tradition. The surface depicts a series of fantastical monkey–like figures dressed in European costume, performing playful circus acts with small dogs, drums, and hoops. At the center is a basket overflowing with flowers, framed by scrolling foliate ornament in the neoclassical taste. The tray is edged with a pierced gallery border and gilt banding, typical of the period.
The decoration belongs to the whimsical tradition of singerie (from the French singe, meaning monkey), a popular motif in 18th- and early 19th-century decorative arts in which monkeys or hybrid figures were shown dressed as humans and engaged in playful activities. Far from mere fantasy, singerie was a witty form of social satire, poking fun at human vanity and pretension by presenting animals or animal-like creatures imitating our behaviors. On this tray, the lively figures perform circus-like acts, blending humor with refined artistry — a charming combination that appealed to both French and English Regency taste.
This example survives with a desirable, aged craquelure surface and traces of gilt, giving it great decorative character. It may be displayed as a wall piece, used for serving, or set atop a stand as a small occasional table.
Dimensions:
Overall: 24" W x 18" D x 1.75" H
Interior surface: 22" W x 16.5" D x 1" H
A rare survivor, marrying Regency elegance with the wit and satire of the singerie tradition.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2592346471822
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