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A George III Mahogany Fretwork and Petit-Point Needlework Firescreen
Estimate: $600-$900
Sold
$375
Live Auction
Property from the Aline Elwes McDonnell Trust
Description
A George III Mahogany Fretwork and Petit-Point Needlework Firescreen
Late 18th Century
Height 56 3/8 x width 17 5/8 x depth 19 inches.
Condition
Appearing in overall good and ready to place condition. The needlework is intact an retains an attractive appearance. The base with a possible old glue repair where the central pole joins with the tripod base. Screen sits nicely on base. Additional images are available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Hubert McDonnell Snr. and by descent to Aline Mary Margaret (Elwes) McDonnell (1923-2023) m. Hubert McDonnell Jr. (1919-2004), Greenwich, Connecticut, and thence by descentPictured:An 1807 engraving of Copped Hall, S. Rawle from a drawing by S. Shepherd.Aline Elwes McDonnell and Family, circa 1954.