19th Century Louis Revival Giltwood Vernis Martin Four Fold Screen

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19th Century Louis Revival Giltwood Vernis Martin Four Fold Screen

About the Item

A Louis Revival giltwood four fold screen with painted Vernis Martin panels, circa 1880 in date. The four fold hinged screen features decorative carved shaped scrolled tops with decorated acanthus and shell mounts. The panels have shaped bevelled glass above finely painted Vernis Martin panels, expertly painted with a rich and evocative palette depicting a corresponding picturesque landscape with classical urns issuing flowers flanking a central pavilion. The panels to the reverse of the screen are covered in a watered silk. A rare opportunity to own a beautiful antique screen. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 152 x Width 180 x Depth 3 Dimensions in inches: Height 5 feet x Width 5 feet, 11 inches x Depth 1 inch Gilding During the 18th century, Louis XIV of France flaunted his wealth with gilded furnishings, framed artwork and architectural detailing, marking France as a leader in the decorative arts. Vernis Martin is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans, snuffboxes and clocks. The process of adding bronze or gold powder to green varnish was perfected by the French brothers Guillaume and Etienne-Simon Martin, hence its name “Vernis Martin”, as Vernis is French for varnish. It is said to have been made by heating oil, copal and amber and then adding Venetian turpentine and the Martin brothers perfected the process with inclusions in the varnish, sprinkling spangles of silver plated copper wire into the wet varnish ground. Highly praised by Voltaire, it was developed to imitate East Asian lacquerware which was being imported into France during the Louis XV period. Vernis Martin was made in several colours, green, black and a golden red being the most characteristic. Our reference: 08453

Dimensions:
Height: 59.85 in (152 cm)Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Silk
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 084531stDibs: LU95069022221