Login
Log in if you have an account
Register
Having an account with us will allow you to check out faster in the future, store multiple addresses, view and track your orders in your account, and more.
Create an account
Fallen Soldier and Horse Oval Tray, 19th Century
19th-century French tole tray in the Napoleon III style, depicting a fallen soldier and a watchful horse. Hand-painted, with gilt accents and a black lacquered ground — a moving, timeworn piece that blends emotional narrative with historical design.
Rendered in richly colored hand-painted detail and framed within a central vignette, the imagery centers around themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the fragility of life amid the backdrop of war. The dark lacquered ground, gilt flourishes, and overall romantic melancholy are hallmarks of the Napoleon III style. With its timeworn patina and worn surface, the tray speaks not only of artistic craftsmanship but also of memory, making it a powerful decorative object or collector's piece with soul.
