Louis XV Style Giltwood Firescreen

Typically used during warmer months, and times in which a fireplace went unused, this lovely Louis XV style decorative screen would have been used to cover the opening of a fireplace to improve the appearance of a room.

Crafted from solid wood utilizing mortise and tenon construction, this lovely giltwood firescreen, with its rich emerald green upholstery screen, features a double-sided decorative scroll and floral motif with highlights of claret paint around the curved edges and detailed carvings. Also known as a cheval screen (a fabric screen having two feet on each side), the frame rests atop a trestle base with cabriole legs and whorl feet.

• Found in France, 19th century

• Solid wood construction with original cloth panel

• Near perfect condition with slight age separations

• Overall wear consistent with age and use

• Approximately 21” W x 2” D (15” D at bottom including feet) x 39 7/8” H

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