Tray - Glass, Brass - Hand-painted

Elegant Circular Liberty Tray in Brass and Hand-Painted Glass by "Elvi"

Splendid and refined circular vintage serving tray or centerpiece, a superb example of mid-20th-century artistic craftsmanship.
The piece features magnificent hand-painted artistry, signed in blue cursive by the artist "Elvi" on the lower quadrant. A particular merit is the working technique: the painting is enclosed within the structure, protected between two layers of glass. This refined artisanal solution not only gives extraordinary visual depth and vibrant colors but also perfectly protects the painting from scratches, wear, and liquids during use.
The decoration, inspired by the purely Art Nouveau - Liberty style, gracefully and dynamically depicts sinuous, arched floral stems from which hang elegant Ancolia (Aquilegia) flowers. The petals, painted in vibrant scarlet red and delicate yellow-pink tones, stand out against a neutral, bright background.
The panels are set into a solid and substantial circular frame with a brass edge.
The metal rim serves both as containment and as an elegant aesthetic finish, lending the piece notable stability and presence. A decorative element of great charm and visual impact.

Excellent vintage condition with natural signs of aging. The glass and the interior painting are beautifully preserved, protected, and intact, with vivid colors and no structural damage or fraying. The brass structure bears a beautiful, authentic patina of age, with slight and typical areas of dark oxidation that certify its era and enhance its historical charm, there are two small hairline flaws in the brass corresponding to the curvature of the riveted edge.