A Very Fine and Unusual 19th Century Country House Four Fold Oriental Screen With Hide Painted Panels

Description: A very fine and unusual 19th Century Country House Oriental four folding screen with beautifully patinated hide panels and exquisite hand painted imagery in original distressed condition.  This fabulous item is stunningly crafted with each of the four panels adorned with striking designs featuring classical Oriental figural and landscape scenes in vibrant hues of pinks, greens, browns, blues, oranges and gold which stand out dramatically against the dark hide ground.  Each screen panel features a multiple series of cartouches which depict gorgeous imagery of Oriental figures amongst dwellings, formal gardens, lakes and mountains set within wonderful arrangements of colourful bridges, boats, waterfalls, waterlilies, foliate, flowers, trees, cherry blossoms, birds, dogs and butterflies throughout.   Dimensions: H: 72 in / 183 cm  Each Panel W: 20 in / 51 cm   D: 1 in / 2.5 cm Approximate Standing W: 64 in / 162.5 cm  Stock Reference No: A3625