AN EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY FIRESCREEN

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY FIRESCREEN
ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB DESMALTER, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular frame with sliding golden silk moire panel, the top rail mounted with converging husks, the uprights with pinecone finals and tapering quivers, on stepped rectangular plinths with winged-lion supports
44 in. (112 cm.) high; 49 ¼ in. (125 cm.) wide; 11 ¾ in. (30 cm.) deep

Provenance
Specified lots are being stored at Crozier Park Royal (details below) or will be removed from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT by 5.00pm on the day of the sale. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. If the lot is at has been transferred to Crozier Park Royal, it will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s, 8 King Street, it will be available for collection on any working day (not weekends) from 9.00am to 5.00pm
These lots have been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.