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"Under the Aqueduct, " Very Fine 1920s Trumeau from Philadelphia Estate

About the Item

This beautiful pairing of mirror and painting, framed in dark green and old gold, comes from a historic estate in the Philadelphia area. The upper painting depicts a bustling Italian market framed by cypress trees and nestled under the arches of an aqueduct, all in lovely tones of deep red, blue-green and olive.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59 in (149.86 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1925
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86511226212
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