A Rare Chippendale Carved Cherrywood Fire Screen, Possibly Original Finish - Antique Associated At West Townsend

A Rare Chippendale Carved Cherrywood Fire Screen, Possibly Original Finish

Connecticut, Likely Norwich

A Rare Chippendale Carved Cherrywood Fire Screen, Possibly Original Finish

The standard surmounted by a spiral twist finial, the adjustable oval needlework panel below depicting a mourning scene featuring a standing lady near a funeral urn, inscribed below Artemisia. The spirally fluted urn-form standard below on stylized leaf-carved cabriole legs ending in peaked snake feet.

Item Date: Circa 1790

Measurement: Height: 54.75"; screen: 12.5" x 9.5"

Item Condition: Generally, very good, commensurate with age and use; trivial veneer patches and shrinkage to oval needlework frame.

Literature: We will be pleased to share a list of closely related examples published within standard reference books by highly respected authors including Comstock, Kirk, Downs, and Chipstone authors.

Price: $6,875

SKU 621-148

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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