Small mirror in carved, lacquered and painted wood. Venice, 18th century. 73 x 45 cm. Entirely in finely carved, lacquered and painted wood with elegant curls and medallion. Decoration with floral motifs and characters in a landscape. Influenced by original oriental techniques, Venetian lacquering developed in the workshops of local craftsmen with a unique and unmistakable style. Its ability to reflect light and enrich environments with bright colors and varied decorations, often matching the rich fabrics that embellish the halls, soon made it a status symbol in the salons of the time. Owning lacquered furniture and mirrors was a distinctive sign of wealth and refinement, the decorations had to be of high quality and able to impress the visitor. Table mirrors were a very elegant accessory for the exclusive use of ladies who used them for their daily toilette. Venetian masters created these miniature masterpieces that combined refined carvings, with friezes of leaves and festoons, with the finest lacquers in bright colors and decorations of all kinds (with floral, "Chinoiseries" or landscape motifs), indulging in fantasy and reaching peaks of extreme elegance. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further information on the condition report is available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via What'sApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained a free export certificate from Italy at the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally, the release times for certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the commission of experts. All costs of this operation are included.