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Anglo-Japanese Oak Firescreen with Torii Gate and River Scene c.1885
£850
firescreen in oak aligned to the Aesthetic Movement (1880–1889), c.1885, in the Anglo-Japanese mode. The upper rail carries a torii gate motif, with an embroidered panel depicting a tranquil river scene with architecture and boats. An upright frame offers a tidy footprint suitable for hearthside placement. A visible construction cue is the framed textile panel held within the timber surround, presenting a balanced and compact stance without visual excess. Within the broader Anglo-Japanese vocabulary of the Aesthetic Movement, the torii crest and pictorial textile echo Japonisme taste while remaining restrained.
Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
Depth: 11.81 in (30 cm)
1880-1889
surface wear consistent with age and use.