Belle Epoque Folding Screen, Gilded Carved Wood and Naturalist Paintings, 1880s

Impressive and large Russian malachite egg, carved from the solid. A timeless yet historic decorative object, which is a great addition to any sophistica...

A Palatial and Opulent Belle epoque giltwood oil on canvas three-panel screen, circa 1890. "Allegory of Youth" Comprising of three exquisite hand-painted triptych oil on canvas panels of cherubs and putti amongst a peacock, all by Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927). Each panel depicting different playful and joyous scenes of putti and cherubs. All three-in-one panels within individually carved giltwood and upholstered frames. One panel signed at the lower left: Ferd.Wagner. A truly magnificent and one of a kind piece, perfect for any room in the home. Overall: 101" high 85" wide x 5" deep Very good condition. Ready to place. Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr Von Carolsfeld. Wagner II was influenced by the Munich School of master painters and by his art teacher, Karl von Piloty, who had been teaching at the Munich Art Academy since 1856. Piloty’s approach to historical paintings was influenced by the French art academic Paul Delaroche and by the fine artworks by Rubens and the Venetians. After his return to Germany he was commissioned to decorate the former the Tenormayer Wine Tavern in Munich, subsequently he received numerous other commissions as a decorator. Ferdinand Wagner II wall paintings and ceiling frescos...

Four-leaf wooden screen. Oil on canvas represents a French countryside scene in the 19th century. Magnificent cloudy blue sky and green landscape, traditional house, animals, and a f...

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French hand carved four leaves folding screen in gilded wood decorated with ribbon tori. Double mirrors at the high part and original silk upholstery until the bottom of each leave. ...

Middle Eastern Moorish style (19th Century) carved and pierced teak 3 fold screen with floral design crewel work panels.

Asian Burmese style (19/20th Century) carved teak floral design 2 fold double sided screen with shaped top.