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AN EARLY VICTORIAN BLACK, GILT AND POLYCHROME DECORATED PAPIER-MACHE TRAY ON LATER STAND

THE TRAY BY JENNENS AND BETTERIDGE, CIRCA 1840

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AN EARLY VICTORIAN BLACK, GILT AND POLYCHROME DECORATED PAPIER-MACHE TRAY ON LATER STAND
THE TRAY BY JENNENS AND BETTERIDGE, CIRCA 1840
The tray of serpentine form decorated with flower sprays in imitation of Chinese lacquer, on a bamboo-turned stand
19 in. (48 cm.) high, 31½ in. (80 cm.) wide, 15½ in. (40 cm.) deep

Provenance

James B. Duke, and by descent.

Special notice

Christie's is selling all lots in this sale as agent for an organization which holds a State of New York Exempt Organization certificate. Seller explicitly reserves all trademark and trade name rights and rights of privacy and publicity in the name and image of Doris Duke. No buyer of any property in this sale will acquire any right to use the Doris Duke name or image. Seller further explicitly reserves all copyright rights in designs or other copyrightable works included in the property offered for sale. No buyer of any property in the sale will acquire the rights to reproduce, distribute copies of, or prepare derivative works of such designs or copyrightable works.

Lot Essay

In 1816 Jennens & Betteridge of Birmingham acquired workshops from Henry Clay. Producing and perfecting skills in the craft of papier-mâché the firm established a renowned reputation, culminating in the exhibition of elaborate furniture and wares during the 1851 Crystal Palace Great Exhibition. The business ceased to operate in 1864.

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