I have this hanging in my two-story foyer over the front door.  It's a very open space with a lot of empty wall area, so I wanted something to break up the empty space.  This works perfectly.  Not only is it a nice size, but it has a slight convex curvature.  So it gives the piece nice depth.  It's also ornate, but not too busy and distracting.  The finish has a nice faux patina- a little bit of a worn look, but definitely not overdone.  It's perfect for larger rooms or areas with high ceilings.  

Cons: Although it's not a lightweight piece, the mounting hole in the back is rather small- didn't fit over the bracketed screw I wanted to use