Lot 42
  • 42

A pair of George II carved walnut pole screens, circa 1750

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • needlework, walnut
  • 155cm. high, 5ft. 1in.
with needlework banners worked with gros and petit-point foliate embroidery and each with a central rose medallion

Condition

In country house condition. The colour and surface finish uneven. Age splits to baluster stem. Chips to feet and evidence of worm. Pad feet reduced. Old marks and scratches commensurate with age. The embroidered panels have losses to wool and would benefit from a deep clean. The black cotton backs are later.
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