A GEORGE II WALNUT TRIPOD POLE SCREEN

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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN, FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF COLONEL NORMAN COLVILLE M.C. (1893-1974) (LOTS 60-89)

Details

A GEORGE II WALNUT TRIPOD POLE SCREEN
With shaped rectangular banner with 18th Century gros and petit point needlework panel of a Lady and Gentleman dancing in a floral border, with shaped apron, on a baluster column and cabriole legs with pointed pad feet, the pole replaced, the needlework yellow ground reworked
57 in. (145 cm.) high; 22½ in. (57 cm.) wide

Provenance

Acquired by Colonel Norman Colville M.C. (1893-1974).

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The festive flower-wreathed vignette depicts a scene from the Italian Comedy with Colombine courted by Harlequin. These figures from the 'Commedia dell'Arte' were popularised in mid-18th Century London by the harlequinades and dance pantomines staged by John Rich.

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