Vintage Mid-Century Robert H. Laessig 3D Paper Tole Botanical Shadow Box – Iris & Dogwood Blossoms
Add a touch of vintage cottagecore charm to your wall with this handcrafted 3D paper tole (decoupage) floral shadow box featuring the artwork of American botanical artist Robert H. Laessig (A.N.A.).
Multiple layers of printed yellow irises, white dogwood blossoms, and sage-green foliage have been carefully hand-cut, shaped, and raised to create rich dimensional depth behind glass. It is housed in its original distressed seafoam-green painted wood shadow box frame.
Item Details:
• Artist: Robert H. Laessig, A.N.A. (printed signature in lower right)
• Subject: Yellow Irises & White Dogwood Blossoms
• Medium / Technique: 3D Layered Paper Tole / Decoupage Relief Print under Glass
• Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (1960s–1970s)
• Frame: Painted seafoam-green fluted wood shadow box with metal sawtooth hanger on back
• Approximate Outer Dimensions: 16" H × 7" W × 2" D (Note: Please verify exact ruler measurements before publishing)
Condition:
• Good vintage condition with honest age-related character.
• Artwork: The 3D layered paper flowers and leaves are intact, well-sculpted, and retain soft vintage pastel tones. There is noticeable age-related foxing (tan spotting) and light speckling across the cream background paper, as well as minor debris/dust trapped inside the glass (see close-up photos).
• Frame & Backing: The green wood frame shows light surface wear and natural vintage patina consistent with age. The original brown kraft paper dust cover and sealing tape on the back show age spotting and minor edge tears, and the sawtooth hanger is intact and ready to hang.
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