Antique Georgian Face Screen Hand Painted Cottage Scene Lady Sewing English C 1825

A gorgeous card face screen that dates from the 1825 period. English in origin, this decorative face screen would have protected a ladies delicate complexion from the open fire. It is a wonderful survivor, please see last image for a matching pair from the same collection, found in our store.

This makes a superb item for your sewing room wall or shelf due to the subject matter, read below.

This gorgeous face screen is a work of art. It has retained its original carved giltwood and ebonised handle. The thick card screen has a hand painted rural scene of a mother and daughter outside of their country cottage. We love the detailing of the thatched roof, red brick chimney and leaded light window. The small girl plays on a swing attached to the oak tree while mother makes her self busy stitching while keeping an eye on little one.

Size: 15 inch tall by 8 3/4 inch at its widest. 37.5 cm by 22 cm

Condition: Good with expected wear to edges,darkening to card. One old water mark to the card at 11 0'clock

Item id:15696