Handsome Italian Oil-on-Canvas Five-Panel Screen
mid-19th century, each panel with a serpentine crest decorated with gilt scrollwork, on a seafoam green ground, the upper panels decorated with scenes of Venice and the lower panels with vases of flowers.
h. 69-1/4", w. 101-1/2" (fully extended)

Attractive screen retaining rich colors throughout. The panels were once attached with small leather straps (now separated). All panels with typical scattered small surface losses, scuffs, craquelure and touchups. The panel with ruins of arches has a 1/2"-1/2"-1/2" zigzag right above the arches; not readily noticeable from the front and does not substantially detract. All of the above consistent with age. The frames are unpainted and lightweight. The reverse panels putty ground decorated with brown scrolls and flora. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.