Lot of Stencil Painted Toleware/Theorem Test Designs theorem drawing general wear

general wear

which I find super satisfying objects

2 1/2" l x 2" t x 1 7/16" w measured on the square and in very good structural condition

to my eye beautifully aged

I purchase this box from an estate sale in Newton

Lot of Stencil Painted Toleware/Theorem Test Designs theorem drawing general wearI bought these as a box full from a dealer in my neck of the woods, finding them quite lovely things, at least a handful of them frame worthy and others perhaps fodder for other things. I believe they were are practice efforts in advance of making theorem paintings or decorating tinware (tole painting) and incorporate a combination of painting done with stencils and by hand. Executed in a mix of metallics and color on black card board with a sheen to