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French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Fire Screen c. 1900

Offered by: SILLA

Description
FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILTWOOD FIRESCREEN
 With original needlepoint tapestry; circa 1900 

Item # 809VPY25   

A lovely French firescreen crisply carved around the edge with a repeating laurel-leaf motif framing a needlepoint tapestry with displays of florals and foliage in a mellow gold fabric with warm natural accent colors. A twisted rope carving runs the stretcher between the scrolled legs, each with acanthus carvings along the upper and terminating in scrolled toes.

Measurements: 38 1/2” H x 22 1/2” W x 11 1/2” D

Condition Report:  Fair condition with substantial losses to the giltwood. Fabric behind tapestry worn, discolored and a bit torn along the top edge. Wear and some threading to the tapestry. Areas of inpainting to gilding. Cracks and joint separations in the legs as expected; loss to scroll of one toe. Other surface wear and minor chipping/losses.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Giltwood, Tapestry, Carved, Needlepoint
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Dealer Reference #:	809VPY25
Incollect Reference #:	885713

Dimensions

W.	22.5 in;	H.	38.5 in;	D.	11.5 in;
W.	57.15 cm;	H.	97.79 cm;	D.	29.21 cm;

Message from Seller:

Silla, Ltd. is a family-owned antique gallery located at 117 W Burd St., Shippensburg, PA 17257, specializing in 19th and early 20th century bronze sculptures and unique period furniture. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact us at sales@sillafineantiques.com or call 717.708.9017.

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