A charming and decorative gilt wood mirror, featuring Oriental figures, a dragon and flying insects in the lacca povera technique. Marche, 18th century.
A charming and decorative gilt wood mirror, featuring figures, a dragon and flying insects in the lacca povera technique. Marche, 18th century. Lacca povera or arte povera was developed in Venice in the 18th century. It is the technique of applying cut out engravings, which were then coloured and lacquered.
A charming and decorative gilt wood mirror, featuring figures, a dragon and flying insects in the lacca povera technique. Marche, 18th century. Lacca povera or arte povera was developed in Venice in the 18th century. It is the technique of applying cut out engravings, which were then coloured and lacquered.

GILT MIRROR WITH LACCA POVERA DECORATION

A charming and decorative gilt wood mirror. Featuring Oriental figures, a dragon and flying insects in the lacca povera technique. Original glass plate. Marche, 18th century.

Lacca povera or arte povera was developed in Venice in the 18th century. It is the technique of applying cut out engravings, which were then coloured and lacquered.

H 950mm, W 520mm

$3,600.00