Lot 273
  • 273

A George II giltwood and needlework pole screen

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, thread
  • height 5 ft. 2 1/2 in.; width 26 3/4 in.
  • 158.8 cm; 67.9 cm
the associated pole surmounted by a carved giltwood flame-form finial above a rectangular needlework screen depicting the coat of arms of Hugh Hume-Campbell, 3rd Earl of Marchmont impaling those of of his wife, Anne Weston, raised on a giltwood stand with three foliate-carved conjoined C-scrolled legs.

Condition

Overall good condition; finials slightly loose; needlework in overall good condition with slight discoloration; giltwood base with areas of worm damage but sturdy; small chips and losses to gilding
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