"Louis XVI Style Screen Napoleon III Gilt Wood, Mirrors And Oils On Canvas With Three Leaves"
Large and superb 19th century screen, Louis XVI style, with mirrors. This screen of romantic scenes with Louis XVI decoration is composed of three large oils on canvas joined by carved gilded wood paneling - each exterior leaf represents a gallant scene in the style of the court of Versailles, with different decorations: vase of flowers , floral composition, foliage and arabesques, - The middle leaf represents the portrait of Marie-Antoinette framed in a medallion shape with floral decoration, doves, torches and a Louis XVI knot. Each leaf is surmounted by an urn overhung by a flame, frieze border, flower motif and others and base with openwork decoration. The rarity of this screen is that it has large original mirrors on each leaf behind it. All supported by feet with casters. Careful and well-made execution, the colors are harmonious and fresh, beautiful height. The whole and the structure are in good original condition. .