An English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché 'Poet's Desk' Pole Screen
Circa 1900
Featuring a trompe l'oeil screen depicting antique books of poetry, an inkwell with plume, wax-sealed letters and papers. Mounted on a dark-teal painted metal stand, ending in horn-shaped feet on raised gilt balls.
Dimensions:
Height: 46.5 x Width: 18 x Depth: 19.5 inches
Condition
Scattered, minor losses throughout, one larger loss to upper left face of book, one middle-sized loss to lower center of guard.
Condition
Scattered, minor losses throughout, one larger loss to upper left face of book, one middle-sized loss to lower center of guard.
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