A CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE-MIRROR PAINTING

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23.07.2020 11:00UTC +01:00
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ID 376549
Lot 148 | A CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE-MIRROR PAINTING
A CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE-MIRROR PAINTING

LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

The rectangular plate depicting Clairon and Melpomene, Clairon seated with volumes by Corneille, Racine, Voltaire and Crebillon beside her, Pegasus and a tempietto beyond, in a painted border simulating a frame, with ribbon-tied laurel garland, inscribed 'PROPHETIE ACOMPLIE.', the lower edge inscribed 'J'ai prédit que CLAIRON illustreroit la Scene Et mon espoire n'a pomtété decu: Ella a couronné Melpomene, Melpomene lui rend cequelle en a recu. GARRICK.', enclosed by a border of trailing flowers, in a 19th century giltwood frame

14 in. (35.5 cm.) high; 11 ¾ in. (30 cm.) wide

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