English paper mache face screen with inset abalone, c. 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black paper mache face screen with inlaid abalone and highlighted in gilt with an overall floral spray.
Abalone, Rosewood, Paper
$350Sale Price|30% Off
English paper mache face screen with turned rosewood handle, circa 1835
Located in Kenilworth, IL
These screens were used by women to shield their face from the heat as they sat close to the fire in colder months.
Rosewood, Lacquer, Paint, Paper
Late 19th Century Walnut and Beaded Fire Screen with Petit Point Faces
Located in Dallas, TX
Victorian beaded fire screen with petit point faces. England circa 1870.
Wood, Beads
Pair Regency Pole Screens Fire Needlepoint Tapestry, 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Charming pair of late Regency pole screens Intricately decorated with needlepoint tapestry One screen features a vivid floral spray and the other shows a flowering fruit We date ...
Other
Period George III Quilled Gilded Paper Pole Fire Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
The face of the screen is composed of Quilled paper.
Mahogany
Antique Regency English Carved Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in Forney, TX
Completely original. The pole screen began to appear in the 18th century. It is a smaller screen placed on a vertical pole which is mounted on a tripod; placed between a woodburin...
Glass, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique French pair of face screens, decorative table decoration
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique French pair of face screens in the most perfect colour !. 19th Century.
Wood, Paper
Late 1800s European Victorian Mahogany Screen, Hand-Painted Faces
Located in Cleveland, OH
This late 1800s Eastern European Victorian screen showcases the needlepoint design with painted faces, encircled with carved mahogany.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bronze Faced Iron Andirons with Screen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sold as a pair with a geometrically patterned screen that is newer in age. Dimensions: Andirons: 28” tall x 14” wide x 26” deep Screen: 48” wide x 36” tall x 3.5” deep.
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 11.7 in W 13.47 in
Manner of Jean-Antoine Watteau Mid 19thC Oil - Hand Painted Face Screen Panel
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful, 19th century lacquered papier-mâché face screens (without the original handle). The panel has beautifully sculpted edges and on it is a scene with a mother and two chi...
Oil
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H 22 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century English Victorian Needlepoint Heat Shield Screen on Brass Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike the conventional folding fans and hand held face screens, this example was not a fashion accessory for women to carry but was part of the furnishing of a room; these face scre...
Brass
Japan Fine Tall Old Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an elegant and Fine old seated Old Kanon Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. The peaceful and yo...
Bronze
Edgar Brandt Fire Screen
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Wrought iron fire screen. (Double face). Signed E. Brandt.
Iron
19th Century Pair of William IV Mahogany and Gilded Screens
Located in London, GB
They were used to protect 17th-19th century lady's makeup which often contained ingredients of fat and bees wax and was prone to melting and running down their faces. The horse s...
Silk, Mahogany
Japanese Edo Period Kano School Six Panel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautiful pigmented colors and intricately painted robes with the characters having expressive faces. Unique screen set in an ebonized wood frame with a dark silk border.
Gold Leaf
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H 10 in W 7 in D 0.75 in
Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Palmistry and face reading circa 1800. Volume measures 7 X 10 inches (closed) and h...
Paper
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H 10 in W 7 in D 0.75 in
Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Palmistry and face reading circa 1800. Volume measures 7 X 10 inches (closed) and h...
Paper
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H 29.14 in W 41.34 in D 5.91 in
Gilt bronze and chased fan-shaped fire screen with female face decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Fan-shaped mantel screen in brass and chased and gilded bronze. The central post is decorated with a female face surrounded by olive branches, trimmings and interlacing acanthus leav...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Patinated Bronze Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
The fireplace essential has mesh wire on the front decorated with a center medallion with woman figure face. The decorative Rococo screen is in excellent condition with a rich patina...
Bronze
Japanese Meiji 4-Fold Screen Hand Painted Depicting Birds and Foliage
Located in Kingston, NY
The face side of the screen is in very good condition.
Wood
Highly decorative Chinese Coromandel Screen
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Back side is slightly more muted in colors and can also be used as the primary face of the screen. Screen could be mounted on wall for a total of 124" wide and 84" high, Screen i...
Lacquer
Coromandel Lacquer 6 Leaf Chinese Screen
Located in London, GB
A brass mounted six-leaf and two-face coromandel lacquer screen, with birds, cranes, flowers and bamboo motifs.
Brass
Fine 19th Century Four Fold Panel Screen
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine 19th century four fold panel screen, the face side with oriental figures and birds in palatial interiors, gilded leaves, fruit and prunus blossom.
19th Century French Fire Screen with Needlepoint
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful double-faced walnut fire-screen with original needlepoint.
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Plain Style Mahogany Ladys Writing Fire Screen
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
The form was developed at the end of the 18th century to allow ladies to write near the fireplace and "both receive the benefit of the fire, and have her face screened from its scorc...
Mahogany
Oversized Wooden Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Both wooden sides have opening bezels, with clear glass centers.Both clock faces are screened glass. The watch is topped by a hefty steel fob ring.
Steel
Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Pedestal Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
These tables where adapted from a pair of Regency Period pole screens.. The screens would shield faces from the heat of a roaring fire and prevent wax based makeup from melting.
Wood, Mirror
Firescreen with Andirons
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand forged flowers and leaves adorn the face of the screen. The andirons are also hand forged with flowers on the top.
Iron
Late 19th Century Brass Peacock Fan Style Fireplace Screen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Late 19th century bronze doré and brass peacock fan style fireplace screen made of ornate designs and a lady cameo face on both sides.
Brass, Bronze
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass