Louis XVI Period Trumeau, Christian and Native

Origin

France

Period

18th Century

Materials

Mirror, canvas, wood

Dimensions

W.	28 in;	H.	58 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	71.12 cm;	H.	147.32 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Condition

Good. wear to frame, painting in excellent condition, original mirror

Creation Date

1790

Description

A charming French Trumeau mirror with painted panel above, depicting an allegory of the conversion of American natives to Christianity. The painting shows a Christian woman and a native man in a loving repose on a raft in a tropical setting. The Trumeau retains its original frame and period glass plate mirror.

Styles / Movements

Louis XVI, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

jb pers.

Incollect Reference Number

277725