Lot 447: An Embroidered Fire Screen Panel Depicting a Peacock in the Aesthetic Movement Style
This framed embroidered panel, likely intended for use as a fire screen, features a central decorative motif of a peacock perched upon a blossoming branch. The work is executed in polychrome threads on a neutral linen-weave ground. The needlework employs various techniques to render the detailed ocelli of the tail feathers and the delicate floral elements on the branch. The embroidery is housed within a rectangular dark wood frame, possibly mahogany, supported by two feet at the base. The overall aesthetic reflects late 19th to early 20th-century decorative styles, influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and traditional Indian floral art. No signatures, hallmarks, or maker’s marks are visible on the piece. Two modern auction inventory labels are present: a small white sticker in the upper left corner marked 13, 13 and a larger green-bordered sticker marked C1035.
Condition report:
The item is in good condition overall. The textile shows light age-related toning. The wooden frame exhibits minor surface wear and light scuffing consistent with age and use.
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