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Antique French pair of face screens, decorative table decoration
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique French pair of face screens in the most perfect colour !. 19th Century. Paper, mesh and
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19th Century French Antique Face Screens

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Wood, Paper

English paper mache face screen with inset abalone, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black paper mache face screen with inlaid abalone and highlighted in gilt with an overall floral
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Mid-19th Century Antique Face Screens

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Abalone, Rosewood, Paper

Manner of Jean-Antoine Watteau Mid 19thC Oil - Hand Painted Face Screen Panel
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful, 19th century lacquered papier-mâché face screens (without the original handle). The
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19th Century Antique Face Screens

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Oil

English paper mache face screen with turned rosewood handle, circa 1835
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Sculptural papier maché face fan with a beautifully turned rosewood handle. These screens were used
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Face Screens

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Rosewood, Lacquer, Paint, Paper

19th Century English Victorian Needlepoint Heat Shield Screen on Brass Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike the conventional folding fans and hand held face screens, this example was not a fashion
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Face Screens

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Walnut and Beaded Fire Screen with Petit Point Faces
Located in Dallas, TX
Victorian beaded fire screen with petit point faces. England circa 1870. The screen portion is
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1870s English Antique Face Screens

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Wood, Beads

Pair Regency Pole Screens Fire Needlepoint Tapestry, 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
screens shielded people’s faces from the direct heat of the fire as people wore a lot of make up in those
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1830s Antique Face Screens

Materials

Other

Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual table screen featuring a reverse glass painted portrait of a young noble lady set into a
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Face Screens

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Screen, 6 Panel Set
Located in Madrid, ES
, originally from a twelve panel screen. Fortunately, both end panels are present. Numbered on the rear 1 - 4
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Face Screens

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Bone, Wood, Lacquer

17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu
Located in Kyoto, JP
Japanese Screens. Ink and slight color on paper. Dimensions: Each screen: H. 171 cm x W. 380 cm (67.5
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Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Face Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Scenes at the Pleasure Quarters, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
clients are watching from outside the teahouse, while some are entering, one of them with the face hidden
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18th Century Japanese Antique Face Screens

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Paper

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) of perched taka 鷹 (hawks)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful large six-panel byôbu (folding screen) covered with six separate hanging scroll paintings
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Face Screens

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Antique William IV English Embroidered Fire Screen
Located in Port Chester, NY
of conversion when placed at the fireplace. Originally used to guard a lady's face at the fireplace
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19th Century English Antique Face Screens

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Wood

Antique Victorian Cameo Brass Peacock Fireplace Fan Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Cameo brass peacock fireplace fan folding screen. Gorgeous French brass
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1920s Victorian Antique Face Screens

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Brass

Period George III Quilled Gilded Paper Pole Fire Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
fires when makeup often contained large portions of with wax. The face of the screen is composed of
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Face Screens

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Mahogany

PAIR OF FINEST QUALITY DUTCH HARDWOOD & WALNUT THREE FOLD SCREENS ROOM DIVIDERs
Located in GB
the second screen has one panel reversed, this was because that one panel was used as a door and left
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19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Face Screens

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Hardwood, Walnut

Antique Art Nouveau Commedia Dell’Arte Painted Paravent/Screen Paris ca 1920
Located in Doha, QA
This spectacular Art Nouveau Era Paravent/Screen is a true eye catcher and one of a kind piece of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Face Screens

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Linen, Wood, Mahogany

Screen room divider with mirrors on each panel in lacquered wood and gilt bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Four-leaf screen in an empire green lacquered wood frame. The main face is richly decorated in
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1880s French Antique Face Screens

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Bronze

After Franz Ittenbach ''Ecce Homo''
Located in Chonburi, TH
This stunning oil on canvas, mounted on panel, presents a detailed close-up of the face of Ecce
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19th Century German Antique Face Screens

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Canvas, Paint

After Franz Ittenbach ''Ecce Homo''
After Franz Ittenbach ''Ecce Homo''
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 2.37 in
Korean Minhwa Jakhodo Tiger and Magpie Scroll Painting on Silk, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
comical yet mischievous spotted tiger with a wide, Cheshire cat-like grin on his face apparently a popular
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19th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Face Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paint

Miniature Mughal of Emperor Akbar And His Wife In His Courtyard, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
expressions on their faces, is rendered with exquisite precision. The application of 24k gold water adds a
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Face Screens

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Gold Leaf

Mughal miniature portrait depicting Emperor Akbar and Jodha Bai, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
clothing to the delicate expressions on their faces, is rendered with exquisite precision, creating a true
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Face Screens

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Gold Leaf

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, the delicate features of the woman's face and intricate patterning of her clothing and furniture were
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Glass, Wood

Mughal Miniature of Shah Jahan on a Leisure Stroll, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
on the faces, is rendered with exquisite precision. The touches of 24k gold water add a radiant
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Face Screens

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Paint, Paper

Mughal Miniature Depicting an Indian Maharaja With His Courtesans, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
to the delicate expressions on the faces, is rendered with exquisite precision. The application of
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Face Screens

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Paint, Paper

Chinese Patriarch and Matriarch Ancestral Scroll Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
, and still retains its bright and vivid colors. Intricate details of richly embroidered robes, faces
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Paper, Wood, Paint

Antique Thai Buddhist Banner Painting
Located in Point Richmond, CA
standing on a small lotus pedestal and accompanied by the three faced Brahma holding a parasol for the
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1850s Thai Other Antique Face Screens

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Textile, Plexiglass

Antique Thai Buddhist Banner Painting
Antique Thai Buddhist Banner Painting
H 63 in W 36.75 in D 2 in
19th Century Oil Painting “Taste of Freedom” – Unsigned
Located in Lincoln, GB
, as the master points back upto the cage! The face of the elderly man has been captured with great
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19th Century Antique Face Screens

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Canvas

Framed Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Ancestor Paintings on Silk
Located in Morristown, NJ
-skilled artisans might paint only the ancestor’s hat or shoes, while master artists painted faces. Faces
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
features of the woman's face and intricate patterning of her robe and jewelry were painted first, followed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Wood, Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
features of the woman's face and the intricate patterning of her robe were painted first, followed by the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Glass

Antique Japanese Jute and Brass Painting 'First Date'
Located in Milano, IT
, holds the fan to her face as if to hide her emotions. He softly touches her arm to make contact. The
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Early 1900s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Face Screens

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Brass

Tibetan Thangka of Chenresi, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
crown, symbolizing the Five Wisdoms of Enlightenment. He is depicted here with four faces and eight arms
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Face Screens

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Fabric, Silk

Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Paintings On Glass and Mirror, Double Panes
Located in Norton, MA
case, the delicate features of the woman's face and the intricate patterning of her robe were painted
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19th Century Chinese Antique Face Screens

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Glass, Wood, Mirror

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Located in Atlanta, GA
is shown with nine faces in the Yab Yum form with his consort Vajravetali, the wrathful form of
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Face Screens

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Textile

Framed Antique Tibetan Buddhist Thangka
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vajrabhairava is one of the three principal meditation deities of the Gelug School. He is shown with nine faces
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Face Screens

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Textile, Acrylic

Italian Antique Renaissance Style Handcarved Walnut Balustrade Fragment Ca 1800
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian antique 19th Century walnut balustrade with hand carved angels faces on wings. This piece
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Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Face Screens

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Walnut

English Adjustable Tapestry and Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
shield a person’s face from the heat. The screen height is adjustable.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Face Screens

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Metal

Antique Regency English Carved Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in Forney, TX
room, the screen can be adjusted up or down to shield the person's face from the heat. The screen might
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Face Screens

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Fan with Hand-Carved Horn Faces
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Hand Fan with Hand-Carved cow Horn Faces, Qing dynasty
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Face Screens

"Flat Wooden Puppet (Woman with Comb & White Face) Wayang Klitik, " Leather
Located in Milwaukee, WI
dalang, an artist and spiritual leader; people watch the show from both sides of the screen.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Face Screens

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Leather

Late 19th Century Hand Carved Fire Screen with Needlepoint Dragon Motif
Located in Lambertville, NJ
adorn the top and both sides have carved angelic faces. All four carved paw foot support the screen
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Late 19th Century European Antique Face Screens

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Wool, Wood

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Face Screens

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Lacquer

Rare set of 2 Japanese suits-of-armour, complete with 2 matching folding screens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important unique set of two suits-of-armour (yoroi), complete with two high six-panel screens, that
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18th Century Japanese Antique Face Screens

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Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal

Shepard Fairey Ian Curtis "Heart And Soul" Silkscreen Print Contemporary Street
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Draper, UT
shines though his face and his piercing eyes. That’s what I always hoped to achieve with my photos, and
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15th Century and Earlier Contemporary Antique Face Screens

Materials

Screen

Early 19th Century Victorian Period Complexion Fan Black Lacquer Gilded China
Located in Antwerpen, BE
lacquered wood and gilded detailing from China. These hand screens, also known as complexion fans, were used
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Face Screens

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Moss Agate Ring with Pretty Filigree in White Gold
Located in Danvers, MA
coloring may look different on different screens, AND the stone is darker and "murkier" looking when worn
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Face Screens

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Agate, White Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Cufflinks with Rose Cut Diamond - c.1890
Located in London, GB
accent for a distinguished outfit. Traditional and modest in design, yet its main face engraved with a
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Late 19th Century Antique Face Screens

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Set of 5 Handmade Japanese Kokeshi Dolls from the Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
enlarged head with lines defining the face. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Face Screens

Materials

Wood

Antique Russian Guilloche Enamel Gold & Platinum Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Danvers, MA
more lovely, in my opinion. Your screen may also display the color a little differently than mine does
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Face Screens

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Sapphire Diamond Triple Flower Ring with Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
in some lighting. (I've taken photos in different lighting, but please note your screen might
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Face Screens

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cluster Navette Design - 1886
Located in London, GB
shell ring gift box with a velvet interior. Size & Total Weight UK Size: O US Size: 7 1/4 Face
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19th Century Antique Face Screens

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Applique Console Francesco Bolgiè, Turin, circa 1790
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in Milano, IT
frame. The uprights end with two curly feet, which are carved on the four faces with overlapping circles
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1790s Italian Other Antique Face Screens

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Marble

Standing Engel
Located in Wien, Wien
face is sculpted: the large almond-shaped eyes with accentuated upper and lower eyelids are alertly
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Face Screens

Materials

Sandstone

Standing Engel
Standing Engel
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H 23.63 in W 8.27 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Salver Rococo Mask Vine Decoration London 1742
Located in London, GB
-cut craftsmanship have gone into the making of this salver. The face of the salver is left
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18th Century Rococo Antique Face Screens

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Sterling Silver

Interieur a la fenetre ouverte - Post Impressionist Oil by Edouard Vuillard
By Edouard Vuillard
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
face (often his own) were pretexts; they provide for a deeper understanding of the full extent of his
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Face Screens

Materials

Oil, Board

Early 20th Century Chinese Compound Wedding Armoire/Wardrobe Description
Located in Pomona, CA
in size, is made of two doors accented with a medallion face plate (echoed from the top) with pierced
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Face Screens

Materials

Wood

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Antique Face Screens For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique face screens is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and paper, all antique face screens available were constructed with great care. Antique face screens have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique face screens to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique face screens are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Face Screens?

Prices for antique face screens start at $325 and top out at $5,398 with the average selling for $635.