George Jacob

"À coulisse" fire screen (sliding panel) in gilded wood in the shape of a medallion. Panel in damask silk with chinoiserie motif, enclosed in a double frame with carved acanthus leaf motif at the top. Held vertically by double supports (skids) grooved and connected by a crosspiece decorated with a carving similar to the previous one, bordered at the base by a garland. Four slightly grooved truncated conical feet are inserted into the skids by means of connecting nuts with a relief frieze Cabinet maker: George Jacob (1739-1814) Origin: Paris Period: Late 18th century Dimensions: cm 99 x 49 x 35 bears the signature G. Jacob