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Pair of Antique Face Screens in papier mâché. C. 1850.


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Antique Face Screens in papier mâché with bird and flower painting. C. 1850.

The screens are decorated with beautifully orchestrated paintings, which combine rococo fanciful swirls with exotic birds and naturalistic flowers. The composition is extraordinary. The different elements are from different traditions and yet they are mutually enhancing and make the whole both harmonious and vibrant.

The painting is over a ground covered in a metallic powder which allows a subtle sheen to infuse the whole composition. Gold fine lines provide subtle highlights. The flowers, roses, anemones and daisies are painted in realistic colours, the birds have flashes of gold which fit their exotic nature.

The handles are sturdy, made of turned wood.

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1850 ; Materials: papier mâché and wood


Size:  Screen 24.5 cm wide by 24.5 cm; handle 14.4cm long: 9.5 inches wide by 9.5 inches; handle 5.8 inches.

Condition:  Please refer to the above photographs for details of condition.

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Antique Face Screen, fan, fire screen, papier mâché, painting of flowers, Painting of birds, 

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All text and images and linked images are © 1999-2015 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further information on permitted use, or a licence to republish any material, email us at copyright@hygra.com