Carved and Painted Fire Screen Figure

Description:

Carved and Painted Fire Screen Figure, Europe, 18th century, figure of an Elizabethan woman dressed in a long red and silver gown with wide neck ruffle, holding an urn with flowers, ht. 47, wd. 28 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

There are breaks in the arm that are now held together with adhesive and the cleats. No obvious insect damage. There is in-painting on the arm at the breaks as well as in scattered spots on the dress.


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