A Louis XV style fire screen in carved and gilded wood, with a sinuous shape and finely crafted decoration of flowers and shells. The central section, designed to protect against excessive heat, is adorned with floral embroidery on silk fabric. The fire screen rests on two bipod feet with scrolled foliate bases. A fire screen , or fire screen, is a flat, movable piece of furniture placed in front of fireplaces to mitigate the heat or excessive light from the flames. The most elaborate fire screen frames date from the 18th century. Made of carved and gilded wood, these fireplace accessories are true decorative pieces. Our fire screen was made in the 19th century, during the reign of Napoleon III. Provenance: formerly in the collection of Charles Mauricheau-Beaupré.
Charles Mauricheau-Beaupré (1889, Paris-1953, Moncton (Canada)) was a French art historian and museum curator. Between 1941 and 1953, he was chief curator of the national museums of Versailles and the Trianons.
Napoleon III Era
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: L: 74cm, D: 46cm, H: 120cm
Condition report : in good overall condition, with gilding restored. Slight wear to the silk, torn in places.
- Reference :
- 2847
- Width :
- 74 (cm)
- Height :
- 120 (cm)
- Depth :
- 46 (cm)
- Identify Exists:
- False
