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Description:
Ref: 102fs http://hygra.com/face/102fs
Antique
Face Screen in paper with drawing of boats. C. 1820.
The
surround of the screen is in the neoclassical style. The gold decoupage
decoration is of symmetrical acanthus leaves and a dotted gold line. The
embossed inner frame is symmetrically arranged with swirling acanthus
leaves, the four corners with identical wreaths in oak with a stylised
central bloom. There is however a domestic note inserted in the
classical arrangement: the flowers on the end of each leaf symbolise
countries of the
United Kingdom
. Thistle for
Scotland
, rose for
England
and trefoil for
Ireland
.
The
drawing is of boats near the shore with a sturdy castle on the rocks. It
is drawn in pencil by a talented artist. The movement of the sea and the
approaching menace in the sky are drawn with assured strokes and subtle
shading. It was most probably drawn from life or first hand experience.
The
lively scene appears more dramatic framed by the controlled surround.
The
handle is turned in an elegant design and gilded
Origin:
UK ; Circa:1820 ; Materials: paper, wood
Size: Screen 22.5 cm
wide by 17.5 cm; handle 23.5 cm long: 8.8 inches wide by 6.8
inches; handle 9.3 inches.
Condition:
Please
refer to the above photographs for details of condition.
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