Superb antique painted wooden plate depicting a gilded royal crown on a black background bordered in red. Likely from a ceremonial carriage or as part of a signage system associated with royal or imperial service. The finely executed hand-painted decoration has a luminous quality typical of 19th-century coachbuilding and gilding workshops. The reverse shows the original wooden structure, assembled and painted. A rare object, a testament to French decorative and heraldic art.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Dimensions: 22.5 x 18.5 cm ✦ Material: painted and varnished wood ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, visible wear, authentic patina
An exceptional piece evoking the splendor of official cars and the craftsmanship of period painter-decorators.
