Attributed to Théodore Millet A Gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and vernis Martin fire screen Paris, circa 1885

the cartouche-shaped screen centered by a vernis Martin panel and raised on scrolled feet, one foot stamped MT to the underside. 

Very good condition with the usual tarnishing to gilt-bronze. Vernis Martin panel with extensive sun damage resulting in deep cracks to varnishing and fading to painted decor. Some dirt and nicks around feet.
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Please see lot 166 for a note on Millet.