English papier maché face screen with turned rosewood handle (c. 1835)Sculptural papier mach face fan with a beautifully turned rosewood handle. These screens were used by women to shield their face from the heat as they sat close to the fire in colder months. The fan is decorated with a scene of English Gothic ruins and framed with gilt scrollwork decoration. Mounted with a custom bracket that allows the fan to be hung on the wall. England, circa 1835. Condition: Some fading and light crazing to the shellac throughout.

Condition: Surfaces have been cleaned and hand polished

SKU: 1468

circa 1900-50

Materials: Palmwood

17-1/2” x 49” (frame)

Dimensions: 13-5/8" W x 3/4" D x 16-5/8" H

The table has a conforming apron of matched figured mahogany veneers framed by engaged acanthus carved turreted corners with star punch work ground

The front rail shows heavier wear and the rush seat has an area of damage (see photo)

SKU: 2389

SKU: 4457

Some crazing to the surface of the screen

LL: Peint d'apres nature par Volaire a Naples