CIRCA 1861, INCISED GJ MONOGRAM TO BOTH
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A PAIR OF GEORGE JONES RECTANGULAR BLACK-GROUND PÂTE-SUR-PÂTE PLAQUES
circa 1861, incised gj monogram to both
Both finely decorated with fanciful woodland scenes, the first depicts four cherubs hiding behind a large pierced shield in the clouds brandishing laurel wreaths, their rivals search the woodland floor for scattered arrows; the second with four putti aloft making floral garlands while a group of three frolic below
18 x 8in. (45.8 x 20.2cm.), wood frames (2)
circa 1861, incised gj monogram to both
Both finely decorated with fanciful woodland scenes, the first depicts four cherubs hiding behind a large pierced shield in the clouds brandishing laurel wreaths, their rivals search the woodland floor for scattered arrows; the second with four putti aloft making floral garlands while a group of three frolic below
18 x 8in. (45.8 x 20.2cm.), wood frames (2)
Provenance
Acquired circa 1900
By descent through the family
By descent through the family