Neoclassical trumeau mirror of rectangular shape, the frame ornamented with laurel leaf relief banding issuing from two small neoclassical vases at both sides at the bottom of the frame. Painted in French grey. The upper part of the mirror displaying a painting on canvas depicting figures amongst ancient ruins, a so called ‘capriccio’. The whole surmounted by an arched cresting decorated with a gilt bronze laurel wreath. Original mirror glass.
The painter of this painting was inspired by capriccio scenes by Giovanni Paolo Panini (Piacenza 1691-Rom 1765), a painter and architect. Most of his works, especially those of ruins, have a fanciful and unreal embellishment characteristic of capriccio themes. His style influenced other vedutisti (large scale painters), such as his pupil Antonio Joli, as well as Canaletto and Bernardo Bellotto.
Condition: very good, min. wear consistent with age and use, min. fading, mirror glass mit corroded areas – detailed condition report on request
