Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid The theme of the painting

The theme of the painting is to celebrate the 60th birthday of Guo Ziyi

The original model was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and is in Lucerne

It is more than likely that the specimen marbles surrounding were from an English or Irish supply as it included marbles seldom used in Roman or Florentine table tops such as malachite and bluejohn

although Thomas Hope does not give Tatham credit

Mahogany tripod table having a circular top with carved molding over a carved base

Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid The theme of the paintingA finely carved oval rococo looking glass, the carving of intertwined branches with an oak leaf spray at the top, leaves on the sides, the branches tied with a bow at the base. A marvelous example of some of the more innovative rococo designs that can be found made between 1740 65. Re gilded, but not recently. Ht. 32 3 4, Width, 27 1 4