A PAINTED LEATHER FOUR FOLD SCREEN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A PAINTED LEATHER FOUR FOLD SCREENLATE 19TH CENTURY Each panel decorated with a floral sprayEach fold 184cm high, 53cm wideCondition Report: Marks, scratches, scuffs and abrasions commensurate with age and use.The painted canvas with some slightly chalky discolouration to the ebonised and gilt reverse side of the screen; overall with a patina of crackelure, some spotting to the aged tinted wash; some dry flaking in particular to the left hand section and in areas corresponding to the horizontal wood supports.There are some cracks/tears/indentations that appear visible to the back of the screen but not apparent to the front.Dry creasing to the leather strips linking the four leaves.All this said many of these comments on condition are only apparent on close inspection.Please see additional images for a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer