Description

Large late C19th polychrome-decorated four-fold �country-house� canvas screen or room divider , in the manner of C18th Dutch tooled leather.
Tall and wide hinged and folding four-panel arch-top screen with elaborate floral rococo-style raised bright polychrome decoration . Each fold having 3 panels divided by embossed bands and corresponding bound edges. The obverse side having an ebonised wooden frame and a black background with hand-painted floral sprig decoration.
Highly decorative screen in imitation of a scarce C18th Dutch embossed and tooled leather screen, for use perhaps as a room-divider , privacy or draught screen or alternatively mounted flat against a wall to provide decorative a panelling feature.
In generally excellent �country-house� condition, having only minor splits and repairs to the panels commensurate with age , use and purpose.
H 86�
W (full) 110�
D 2�
England or Low Countries c.1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
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Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 268