How much higher up does it get flat? Right now I think it may also be too close to the niche, so it could be moved up.

The fireplace shape doesn't lend itself to framed art. It looks great without the artwork.

The fireplace stands alone as the sculpture on that wall.

What a beautiful room! I don’t think you can hang a painting on that fireplace, but it’s just lovely as it is. Embrace it.

Thank you all for comments. We did have it just with the green pot for many years but I got a great deal on the piece and then spent a bit too much for the framing so I think I need to hang it!
Welcoming additional suggestions

In the view of art preservation circles, displaying art over fire/heat is not the best idea. I know it‘s a popular thing to do... But whenever I see art over a fireplace, I imagine (and hope) that the art has little, to no, monetary and/or sentimental value.

I prefer mirrors over a fireplace, if anything. And in your case, unless your fireplace directly faces your front door- I think an interesting mirror could be stunning.

You don’t, it doesn’t need it.

I also would not place a picture or mirror on that fireplace area. It is beautiful architecture and I think anything placed on it would look awkward. “Less is More”. Beautiful room!!

The art is quite nice but looks out of place there so find another spot for it, with perhaps to include an art light or sconce. Fireplace was designed to be the boss and should have nothing else competing for attention. Charming room!

I also agree that art needs to go elsewhere in the house. A small convex antique round mirror or noting at all would be my vote.

‘Welcoming additional suggestions’. If you insist that is the ONLY place in the house for the art then build a wood and drywall straight box concealing the elegant chimney. Now you have a flat wall for the art.

I so love this style house and fireplace … you’ve done a great job decorating. Beautiful room.

I really like the look of art there, but think that piece is just too big and heavy.

The fireplace looks wonderful with just the niche, but if you ever want something more there, I might consider a smaller piece of art or very subtle stenciling. I also like Freedom’s idea of an interesting mirror.

Very, very subtle stenciling:

Smaller art:

I did come across this fireplace with larger art … maybe yours could go higher up, as palimpsest mentioned?

Hope you update us with what you decide. :)

ETA: Have you ever considered sconces on either side?

If you love the art and frame, hang it somewhere else. I actually don’t think this framing suits the painting or the style of your lovely home and reads as 1990s dentist office. more minimal framing would be better wherever this ends up going.

It looks as if you don't have fires in the fireplace. If that's correct, and you don't need to worry about heat from a fire, you might try hanging the art from very thin wires from the beam above.

Not a designer , just think that fireplace doesn't need anything at all . It's a focal point, not a regular fireplace, any extra decor on it will make it look overdecorated. With all that said, i like that vase in the niche. The vase and the wood at the bottom all that fireplace needs imho.

Wrong location for art.

Your fireplace is a work of art too. I agree the painting needs to go someplace else.

What about near your entrance so everyone can see it when they visit? Eye level is best for viewing Art.

I think with a frame and maybe only a small filet + frame or frame against the image the piece will be significantly smaller and it will fit better, especially if you go a little higher. If you really like it there.

I think the fireplace doesn't need the art, but I think it's fine to break "rules" about what goes where.

By the way, Everything in the Guggenheim in Manhattan hangs on a curved wall over a down sloping ramp. Not exactly a flat space in any sense.

Here it is exactly in the location you have it, with a smaller frame

I love the artwork, especially as it picks up and adds to the other colors around it. But agree hanging it over the fireplace doesn’t do either justice. Your second picture gave me an idea though. How about placing it on an easel somewhere nearby?