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Lot 289

A 18TH CENTURY FRENCH LEATHER FOUR FOLD SCREEN
the ebonized frame inset with a leather panel and brass stud detail, each panel with three hand painted reserves of flowers , 193 x 51cm

Provenance: Private collection, Tasmania

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $2,600

Cracking of the leather and paint throughout due to age
Minor losses of paint throughout, as to be expected
Fold creases between the panels
Some of the cream paint has faded or darkened with age, otherwise the colour of the paints are in good condition
Minor wear of the brass buttons
Wooden structure in good condition
However there is localised wear and minor losses of wood at the corners of the panels, possibly due to rubbing of panels when folded




The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8125
12:00pm - 15 May 2016
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
11 May 9am-8pm
12-13 May 10am-4pm
14 May 10am-5pm
15 May 10am-11.30am

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au


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