VENICE, MID-18TH CENTURY

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A NORTH ITALIAN PALE-BLUE AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED MIRROR
VENICE, MID-18TH CENTURY
The shaped split rectangular plate surrounded by scrolling foliate carving, decorated throughout with painted flowers
56 in. (142 cm.) high, 30 ½ in. (77.5 cm.) wide

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.

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Lot Essay

Venetian mirrors with the similar curvaceous outline and delicate floral decoration are illustrated in C. Santini, Le Lacche dei Veneziani, Modena, 2003, pp. 97-102, and S. Levy, Lacche Veneziane Settecentesche, Milan, 1967, figs. 316-319.

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