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Mirror frame

late 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mirror frame
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: Italian, Venice
  • Medium: Pine half-lapped back frame with walnut upper moldings.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 19 11/16 × 14 3/16 in. (50 × 36 cm)
    Sight: 12 11/16 × 10 7/16 in. (32.3 × 26.5 cm)
    Rabbet: 13 7/8 × 11 5/8 in. (35.2 × 29.5 cm)
  • Classification: Frames
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.2214
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection
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