Scalloped Four-Panel Screen in Distressed Gold Leaf with Nailhead Trim

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This four-panel screen offers a bold, luminous presence with its sculptural silhouette and richly textured surface. Designed with a softly … Read more This four-panel screen offers a bold, luminous presence with its sculptural silhouette and richly textured surface. Designed with a softly scalloped crest line, the screen is clad in a golden finish that has been intentionally distressed, giving it the layered patina of age while preserving a vibrant, light-catching quality. The surface reads almost like burnished metal or aged parchment, with painterly variations in tone—gold, ochre, bronze, and touches of verdigris—suggesting hand-applied techniques and organic wear over time.

Along the outer edges and panel seams, rows of dark round nailheads create a rhythmic visual framework, grounding the screen’s glowing presence with structure and symmetry. These studs lend a tactile, almost architectural dimension, enhancing the screen’s decorative impact whether placed flat or folded.

This piece walks the line between functional object and sculptural art. Ideal as a statement piece behind a bed or sofa, or used to subtly divide a space, it pairs well with eclectic, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, or maximalist interiors. See less