French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Screen

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Made in France in the eighteenth century, this large paneled screen is made of carved wood in the Louis XVI … Read more Made in France in the eighteenth century, this large paneled screen is made of carved wood in the Louis XVI style and retains its original paint and original mercury glass. The screen combines carved and painted panels in the neoclassical Louis XVI manner, incorporating original mercury mirror plate that returns light. Screens of this kind were used to divide space, block draughts, or provide a decorative backdrop. The carved frames and original paint give the screen decorative richness, while the mercury glass adds reflection. Suited to a reception room, bedroom, or hall, the screen serves as both a functional divider and a decorative object. Its eighteenth-century date, original paint, and original glass give it strong period character. Suited to both period and plainer interiors, the screen works as a decorative architectural element. As a Louis XVI style carved and painted screen with original mercury glass, it offers a decorative, light-reflecting room divider with strong period character. See less