Large molded walnut mantel screen, with jambs and transoms in accolades, finely carved with linked fillets, leaves, carved shells, heart-shaped cartouches, foliate Rococo bases, resting on two scrolled runners, decorated en suite.
Sliding frame upholstered in green velvet on the back and, on the front, in an old Saint Cyr-style polychrome petit point tapestry, centered on a medallion with two female allegories of Spring succeeding Winter, in a park, surrounded by floral wreaths and feathered motifs on a brown background.
Louis XV period, circa 1750-1760.
H. 115.8 cm - Width 83.5 cm - Thickness with runners 40.2 cm.
A few cracks in the wood, a few splinters and chips, notably to a glide.
Wear, bending, small accidents and missing parts on both sides of the leaf.
To be compared with the work of carpenters Jean-Baptiste TILLIARD (1686-1766), received Master in Paris in 1717, or Jean AVISSE (1723-1796), received Master in Paris in 1745.
Live Friday 30 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 67

Large molded walnut mantel screen, with jambs and transoms in accolades, finely carved with linked fillets, leaves, carved shells, heart-shaped cartouches, foliate Rococo bases, resting on two scrolled runners, decorated en suite. Sliding frame upholstered in green velvet on the back and, on the front, in an old Saint Cyr-style polychrome petit point tapestry, centered on a medallion with two female allegories of Spring succeeding Winter, in a park, surrounded by floral wreaths and feathered motifs on a brown background. Louis XV period, circa 1750-1760. H. 115.8 cm - Width 83.5 cm - Thickness with runners 40.2 cm. A few cracks in the wood, a few splinters and chips, notably to a glide. Wear, bending, small accidents and missing parts on both sides of the leaf. To be compared with the work of carpenters Jean-Baptiste TILLIARD (1686-1766), received Master in Paris in 1717, or Jean AVISSE (1723-1796), received Master in Paris in 1745.

Estimate
€500 - €800
Result
€2,350
Buyer's premium
25%
Large molded walnut mantel screen, with jambs and transoms in accolades, finely carved with linked fillets, leaves, carved shells, heart-shaped cartouches, foliate Rococo bases, resting on two scrolled runners, decorated en suite. Sliding frame upholstered in green velvet on the back and, on the front, in an old Saint Cyr-style polychrome petit point tapestry, centered on a medallion with two female allegories of Spring succeeding Winter, in a park, surrounded by floral wreaths and feathered motifs on a brown background. Louis XV period, circa 1750-1760. H. 115.8 cm - Width 83.5 cm - Thickness with runners 40.2 cm. A few cracks in the wood, a few splinters and chips, notably to a glide. Wear, bending, small accidents and missing parts on both sides of the leaf. To be compared with the work of carpenters Jean-Baptiste TILLIARD (1686-1766), received Master in Paris in 1717, or Jean AVISSE (1723-1796), received Master in Paris in 1745.
Sale Friday 30 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris