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6 Panel Faux Library Trompe L'oeil Folding Screen

$1,200
£902.30
€1,047.79
CA$1,675.77
A$1,858.56
CHF 976.02
MX$22,824.42
NOK 12,355.53
SEK 11,651.43
DKK 7,817.69
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About the Item

Impressive six fold room divider, screen featuring a faux library with antique leather bound books. The screen is constructed of six plywood panels, each 12 inch W, each having applied wallpaper like decorated surfaces. The back of the screen is an interesting gold wash over the plywood structure. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, the decorated surface shows some flaws, minor blemishes etc, normal and consistent with age. Each panel is 12 inch, therefore when completely extended the total width is 72 inch. The height is 86 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86 in (218.44 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Bohemian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th C
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good, original, vintage condition, surface shows minor imperfections, please see images and description.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU978743083022

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