Bidspirit auction | Labeled R.J. Horner Mahogany Screen

Labeled R.J. Horner Mahogany Screen - Maker: R. J. Horner & Co., New York, active 1886-1915 Origin: New York City Date: Circa 1890-1900 Period/Style: American Renaissance Revival with Baroque Revival influence Materials: Carved mahogany, patterned crimson textile, metal rosettes, and metal hardware. Form: Four-panel folding screen or room divider Description: A fine and rare American Renaissance Revival carved mahogany four-panel folding screen by R. J. Horner & Co. The two tall central panels are crowned by foliate crests and contain pierced reserves carved with paired winged griffins flanking fruit-filled urns. The arched outer panels display related griffins amid scrolling foliage. Four crimson patterned textile panels are gathered in dramatic radiating pleats around central rosettes. Shield-form cartouches, winged grotesques, floral scrollwork, and deeply carved foliate borders enrich the lower panels and shaped aprons throughout. Mark: Retains the original metal label reading R. J. HORNER & CO. / FURNITURE MAKERS / 61-63-65 WEST 23d STREET, N.Y. Dimensions: 71.5 in. H, 86 in. W as displayed. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Presents impressively with an old dark surface, scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, minor shrinkage, and small chips or losses to the densely carved and pierced ornament consistent with age. The crimson textile panels exhibit scattered fading, creasing, pulls, minor soiling, and age-related wear. Hinges and metal elements show oxidation and wear. The screen stands and folds as photographed. Dimensions: 71.5 x 86 in