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Frame with Painting and Mirror

Peruvian Viceroyalty, Potosí (Bolivia), ca. 1780
Chased and repoussé silver featuring openwork;
with wooden structure
Height 133.5 cm, width 122.8 cm
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The abundant silver mines of the Americas, particularly in the Peruvian Viceroyalty, allowed for the creation of ornate silverwork for both religious and domestic use. This frame, containing a religious painting and a mirror, initially intended for two paintings, showcases the intricate craftsmanship of Potosí’s Rococo silverwork. Despite the replacement of one painting with a mirror, the frame’s scale, craftsmanship, and motifs highlight its unique and creative character, emphasizing the creativity and personality of Potosí’s silverwork in Peru.
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