1965 Robert Williamson Color Studies, A Pair (Tempera Plates 2a&b) old paint binding holding together well

binding holding together well

though I am anything but a sampler expert

Not sure the age on these little porcelain trays

I would think mid-late 19th century

with no tears or creases and only minor toning

1965 Robert Williamson Color Studies, A Pair (Tempera Plates 2a&b) old paint binding holding together wellThese two from a group of 1965 color studies by a Robert Williamson, found together in my neck of the woods, which, happily, were very carefully kept over the years: all are gorgeous and in near perfect condition. Both of these were wrapped in tissue so have barely seen the light of day; the color on them is pristine. Each light weight board rectangle was painted in tempera, cut with exactitude, and adhered to the watercolor backing paper. As they