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Painted tray under glass, signed Germ, floral bouquet, wood and cylindrical handles
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There was a time when entertaining wasn't just about placing a few cups on a tray. The object itself was part of the home's decor. This one takes us directly back to that domestic elegance of the 1950s. Within its wooden frame with simple lines, a bouquet of large flowers unfolds under the glass: generous corollas in shades of plum, claret, mauve, and old rose, connected by long brown stems that appear to have been drawn with a single stroke. The painter doesn't truly seek to reproduce nature. They reinterpret it. The flowers become almost graphic, with their broadly brushed petals, deep contrasts, and lighter highlights. The bouquet stands out against a cream background enlivened by broad oblique strokes, while a dark, flamed-looking border frames the composition. The decor is hand-painted and protected under glass, a presentation that gives it depth and brilliance while preserving the painting. In the lower corner, a particularly recognizable signature appears: Germ. This signature is not isolated: other trays of the same design are also attributed to Germ, which allows us to link the piece to an identifiable decorative production from the mid-20th century. As the precise identity of the artist or workshop Germ cannot be established with certainty, we retain the signature as it appears on the work. The tray itself is equally characteristic of its era. Its wooden frame is extended by two beautiful cylindrical handles, generous and perfectly integrated into the overall design. The reverse side, simple and dark, contrasts with the refinement of the decorated face. A few marks of time and minor alterations to the decor are visible in the photographs. They bear witness to its use and decades of existence without detracting from its remarkable decorative power. Dimensions: approximately 40 × 25 cm excluding handles. Circa .
Additional details:
- Brand: Germ
- Colour: prune
- Colour: lie-de-vin
- Colour: mauve
- Colour: vieux rose
- Colour: brun
- Colour: sombre
- Period: 1950s-1960s
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ConditionGoodColorsCremeMaterialWood, Glass
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 0 sales