A George II parcel gilt and carved mahogany pole screen, the design attributed to William Kent circa 1730

the square frame with and egg and dart border, with scrolled surmount and laurel festoons, on a later tripod base

Probably ordered by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694-1753) for his villa at Chiswick

Chiswick House Inventory, 1770, which includes a number of such screens, p. 15 in The Parlour A Needle Work Screen in a Mahogany Gilt Frame & Green Baise Cover or p. 27  in The Gallery Fronting the Garden A Needlework Screen in a Mahogany party (sic) Gilt Frame, p. 28 and in The Crimson Velvet Room A Needlework Pole Screen in a Mahogany Party (sic) Gilt frame;
Chiswick House Inventory, 1892, p. 15 in the Green Bedroom, A carved & gilt mahogany pole screen, crimson velvet panel

Good overall condition, the pole is somewhat loose. The acorn finial is chipped. The crest brail to the frame has been re-attached. The red velvet s in fair condition with a few marks. The original green silk is very worn with extensive loses. The base is in generally good condition with one repaired joint. The frame is especially attractive and has carved and parcel gilt decoration to both sides.
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