A LATE LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED JAPANESE GILT AND BLACK LACQUER AND EBONIZED FIRE SCREEN circa 1790, the lacquer 17th century, bearing the stamp Joseph

With scattered age and construction cracks, abrasions and dents. Cornice with small loss and small patch/restored break to one corner. With some old worm damage; almost exclusively to base. Lacquer panels with age cracks, some rubbing, minor chips and scattered restorations. Ormolu frame detached in one corner, mounts with some oxidation;not extensive. In good condition.
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