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Fire screen

Probably carved by Ferdinand Hundt
ca. 1736–40
Not on view
The exuberant decoration included dragons, convoluted shells, floral ornament, and scrolling rockwork–so-called rocaille motifs from which the name Rococo is derived.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fire screen
  • Maker: Probably carved by Ferdinand Hundt (ca. 1704–1758)
  • Date: ca. 1736–40
  • Culture: German, Würzberg
  • Medium: Carved and gilded oak; silk panel not original to screen
  • Dimensions: 58 x 42 1/2 in. (147.3 x 108 cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Louis J. Boury, 1935
  • Object Number: 35.23.1, .2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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