Lot 124
  • 124

Paravent à quatre feuilles en hêtre sculpté d'époque Régence, vers 1720

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 136 cm, larg. (d'une feuille) 65 cm
  • Height 53 1/2 in; width (one leaf) 25 1/2 in
mouluré et sculpté de coquilles, fleurs et feuillages sur un fond de treillage ; un côté gainé de velours gauffré cramoisi, l'autre côté gainé de soie brodée à fond jaune (usé)

Condition

Illustration is accurate. Very fine model of floding screen in overall good condition. Good quality of carving, with a deep relief (close of Cressent or Tilliard works). Stable structure. Hinges probably replaced a long time ago. The upholstery need to be replaced (wear and distress). Very attractive.
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