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Lot 190

A GEORGE II WALNUT POLE SCREEN

with a rectangular needlework banner worked with a spray of ribbon-tied flowers, butterflies and insects, within a conforming border of flowers, on an unusual acanthus-carved and fluted shaft and a conforming tripod base ending in knurled toes, 55.5cm wide x 149.5cm high

Provenance: According to family records, this pole screen appears in photographs of the Great Hall taken in 1877 and 1914.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £400 - £600
Hammer price: £700
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

PLEASE SEE THE ACCOMPANYING IMAGES

Please note the needlework and woodwork are in good country house condition.

The tapestry is faded and  lightly worn around the edges 

The moire back and braiding appear to be later.

There is a repaired break to the top of the wood tripod where it joins the column.

The upholstery tracks have rusted at the back

Height to top of screen: approx. 117cm 

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