Louis XV style gilded wood firescreen, 19th century

Louis XV style gilded wood fire screen, 19th centuryCarved gilded wood fire screen decorated with a tapestry with original stitches representing the abduction of Europa.The surround is made up of detached columns topped with rosettes and pompoms.The frame is decorated with pearl rays with a cornice topped with a frieze of openwork acanthus leaves on which rests a quiver, a bow and a crown of flowers. It rests on four arched scrolled legs.​​​​​​​This beautifully crafted piece of furniture is distinguished by its elegance and decorative character.