Description:
Ref:   133fs    http://hygra.com/face/133fs 

Pair of Antique embossed paper Face Screens with central water colours of flowers. Circa 1825.

The embossed surrounds of the screens are a true cornucopia of plenty: there are apples, grapes and flowers intertwined in abandonment, the texture of the work suggesting a natural, organic roundness.

The central panels continue the feeling of celebrating nature in all its exuberant glory. One painting is of roses-a full white rose and a dog rose- with a small feverfew flower winding its way up and a rather large exotic blue bloom. Was the artist showing off some esoteric knowledge? Could it be a free version of an alpine lettuce?  The second screen features an anemone in full bloom, the back view of a chrysanthemum and pale blue campanulas. A cheeky stem of forget-me-not is winding its way at the bottom, following the contours of the oval paper. In both compositions the flowers are painted in a fluid arrangement suggesting a joy in nature rather than an attempt at control. The screens are infused with the romantic spirit of the early 19^th century.

The handles are turned and carved in an ambitious design which harmonises well with the rich top part. The screens suggest richness, beauty and joy.

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1825; Materials:  paper and wood.

Size:  Screen  23.7cm wide by 26 cm; handle  24 cm long:   9.4 inches wide by  10.5   inches; handle   9.5  inches long.

Condition:  please refer to the  photographs for details of condition.

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Antique Face Screen, fan, fire screen, flower painting, Regency, paper, embossed paper, Dobbs, dog rose, feverfew, cornucopia of plenty

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