Regency Style Gilt Lacquered Tray on Stand

19th century, papier mache, oval tray with gilt foliate and floral decoration, 30 x 23-1/2 in.; on later black painted and gilt highlighted stand, overall 20 x 30 x 23-1/2 in.

Provenance: (tray) Christies, New York, NY, Sale 1478 February 1, 2005 lot 636; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition Report: notable crackle with some flaking and loss at edges of tray, some chipping to edges of tray, some rubbing and loss to gilt; stand with light wear and abrasions