Antique Tri-Fold Studded Leather Firescreen with Still Life with Urn and Flowers (Oil in Leather)
Italian Leather Firescreen with Floral Still Life
This Italian firescreen exemplifies the intersection of decorative and fine arts in late 19th century Italian interior design. Masterfully executed, the piece features a central still life painting rendered in oils directly on the leather surface, demonstrating a sophisticated adaptation of traditional Dutch vanitas painting techniques to functional domestic objects.
Artistic Execution:
- Central Panel: Features a Dutch-inspired still life depicting a blue urn with Baroque cherub motifs, overflowing with a floral arrangement
- Painting Technique: Displays a fine network of stable craquelure, particularly evident in the dark background glaze
- Subtle Evidence: Faint stretcher bar marks visible on the central panel
- Border Decor: Delicate floral tendrils and scrollwork adorn the side panels
Material Construction:
- Leather wrapped firescreen with metal studs/tacks along the edges
- Three-panel design with functional hinges allowing adjustable placement
- Hand-applied oil paints directly onto prepared leather surface
Condition Assessment:
- Surface: Stable craquelure throughout painted areas (inherent to medium)
- Structural: Minor edge wear; small non-structural tear on reverse
- Material: Leather remains supple with expected age-related patina
Dimensions:
Flat Display: 41.5" W × 36" H × 0.5" D
Functional Use: 34.5" W
Italian Leather Firescreen with Floral Still Life
This Italian firescreen exemplifies the intersection of decorative and fine arts in late 19th century Italian interior design. Masterfully executed, the piece features a central still life painting rendered in oils directly on the leather surface, demonstrating a sophisticated adaptation of traditional Dutch vanitas painting techniques to functional domestic objects.
Artistic Execution:
- Central Panel: Features a Dutch-inspired still life depicting a blue urn with Baroque cherub motifs, overflowing with a floral arrangement
- Painting Technique: Displays a fine network of stable craquelure, particularly evident in the dark background glaze
- Subtle Evidence: Faint stretcher bar marks visible on the central panel
- Border Decor: Delicate floral tendrils and scrollwork adorn the side panels
Material Construction:
- Leather wrapped firescreen with metal studs/tacks along the edges
- Three-panel design with functional hinges allowing adjustable placement
- Hand-applied oil paints directly onto prepared leather surface
Condition Assessment:
- Surface: Stable craquelure throughout painted areas (inherent to medium)
- Structural: Minor edge wear; small non-structural tear on reverse
- Material: Leather remains supple with expected age-related patina
Dimensions:
Flat Display: 41.5" W × 36" H × 0.5" D
Functional Use: 34.5" W
Italian Leather Firescreen with Floral Still Life
This Italian firescreen exemplifies the intersection of decorative and fine arts in late 19th century Italian interior design. Masterfully executed, the piece features a central still life painting rendered in oils directly on the leather surface, demonstrating a sophisticated adaptation of traditional Dutch vanitas painting techniques to functional domestic objects.
Artistic Execution:
- Central Panel: Features a Dutch-inspired still life depicting a blue urn with Baroque cherub motifs, overflowing with a floral arrangement
- Painting Technique: Displays a fine network of stable craquelure, particularly evident in the dark background glaze
- Subtle Evidence: Faint stretcher bar marks visible on the central panel
- Border Decor: Delicate floral tendrils and scrollwork adorn the side panels
Material Construction:
- Leather wrapped firescreen with metal studs/tacks along the edges
- Three-panel design with functional hinges allowing adjustable placement
- Hand-applied oil paints directly onto prepared leather surface
Condition Assessment:
- Surface: Stable craquelure throughout painted areas (inherent to medium)
- Structural: Minor edge wear; small non-structural tear on reverse
- Material: Leather remains supple with expected age-related patina
Dimensions:
Flat Display: 41.5" W × 36" H × 0.5" D
Functional Use: 34.5" W
