An Italian pale blue and peach painted parcel-gilt mirror, Venetian third quarter 18th century

with an arched divided plate, the cresting with an engraved central cartouche, the border carved with berried laurel, scrolls, foliage and rocaille with a raised divided central plate with two glass candlearms, on scrolled feet, the whole painted with sprays of flowers and leaves; minor restorations

Tullio Silva Collection, Venice.
Sold as lot 52, Palazzo Contarini di Corfù Scamozzi, Venezia, Sotheby's, Milan, 23rd June 2009, and shown in situ in the Palazzo, reproduced here in fig.1.

S. Levy, Il Mobile Veneziano del Settecento, Vol. II, Milan, 1964, Vol. II, 958, Tav. LVI, illustrated. 

Some very minor hairline cracks and chips commensurate with normal age and usage and some restored construction cracks with are hardly noticable as they have been very well restored. Very attractive detail to carving and painted decoration. There is a construction crack on the top right inner corner where raised border joins the plate, but this can be easily filled In overall very good conserved condition and can be placed immediately and one of the finest examples of a Venetian lacquered 18th century mirror.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Comparative Literature:
G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del Settecento, 1958, tav. 170. 
S. Levy, Lacche Veneziane, Milano, Vol. II, tav. 262, 263.