Italian 18th Century Trompe L'oeil Painted Architectural Panel

Italian 18th Century Trompe L'oeil Painted Architectural Panel

Code: 11945

Dimensions:

H: 74.5cm (29.3")W: 94cm (37")

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An Italian 18th century trompe l'oeil architectural panel, painted with a ribbon tied cartouche and foliage. 

The panel originated from a palazzo nearTodi in Umbria, Italy. It appears to have originally been part of a painted staircase, these being several of the treads and designed to be viewed from above. 

Painted on thick planks, re-inforced on the back and with a metal bar attached to enable the panel to be hung,