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18th Century French Louis XVI Period Ecran Fire Screen

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A scarce period Louis XVI hand carved wooden fire screen (Écran de Cheminée) in the manner of important Parisian menuisiers Georges Jacob (French, 1739-1814) retaining the original brocaded silk textile panel. circa 1780s Born in France in the late 18th century, refined sophisticated elegance and intimate boudoir warmth at its finest, the functional work of art features a richly hand carved cream lacquered painted beech wood frame decorated in traditional Louis XVI Neoclassical design elements, including a shaped molded top rail surmounted with undulating ribbon wreath bow knot crest, flanked by foliate finials atop rosette medallion carving adorned fluted columns, framing the stunning and ultra luxurious upholstered silk brocade tapestry panel in once brilliant now mellow faded gilt thread, ivory, blush champagne, off white and light colors with most intricate raised embroidery-like decoration of foliate ribbon drapery swags and flower motif with worn, beautifully aged distressed patina and attractive shattering silk, all rising on turned fluted stretcher joined curved squared supports embellished with floral and leaf motifs on both sides. Dimensions: (approx) 42" High, 24.5" Wide, 16" Deep Great original antique condition. Presents well, having mellow nicely aged patina over the whole. Overall minor wear consistent with age. Gently worn silk panel with checkered shattered and distressed areas. Retaining original antique character marks, faded weathered paint, elegant rustic charm.

Similar to:

Georges Jacob (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)

Style:

Louis XVI (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Beech,Silk,Gilt,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1780s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original antique condition. Presents well, having mellow nicely aged patina over the whole. Overall minor wear consistent with age. Gently worn silk panel with checkered shattered and distressed areas. Antique character marks, weathered paint.

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977230116252

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