CIRCA 1825

細節

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY FIRESCREENS
CIRCA 1825
Each with two sliding and one rising glazed banner on rectangular supports joined by a reeded stretcher on brass feet
46 in. (117 cm.) high; 19 in. (48 cm.) wide (2)

注意事項

This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品專文

The handsome Egyptian reeded cheval screens, probably supplied for the banqueting hall hearths, reflect the French fashion popularised by the brass-enriched screen in Thomas Hope's collection, that he illustrated in Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807 (pl.28, fig.4).