An antique Scandinavian Biedermeier style carved walnut bookcase, made in Norway, circa 1900
Hand carved wooden framed fireplace screen from circa 1900. I’m not sure how a wooden framed and fabric fireplace screen was used, but that’s what I’ve been told it is. This is from my Norwegian grandmother who lived in the Oslo area circa 1900. Been my family from my grandmothers time.
Approx 3-feet wide and 4-feet tall.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Alan,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Fireplace screens were elegant ways to hide the soot and darkness of a fireplace when not in use, or to shield sitters from heat if they were sitting near the fireplace.
Most similar examples bring fairly modest sums when sold at auction, about $150-200.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Scandinavian Victorian style carved walnut embroidered fireplace screen,
made in Norway, circa 1900-1920
The molded frame with arched top and shell-carved crest over a screen fitted with an embroidered panel depicting bands of color with magnolia or dogwood blossoms (the reverse with cloth lining) with a shaped lower edge, all raised on two inverted T-form trestle bases.
Approx 3-feet wide and 4-feet tall.
CONDITION: This appears to be in generally fair condition, though there appear to be some breaks and repairs to the top of the frame.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$150-200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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