Fire screen

George A. Schastey American, born Germany

ca. 1882

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

While this three-panel fire screen has no documented history, the treatment of the putti-head finials relates closely other works associated with Schastey & Co.’s shop. The firm worked almost exclusively on commission and did not maintain stock furniture until the 1890s, but frequently carried similar motifs across their projects.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Fire screen
Maker: George A. Schastey & Co. (American, New York, 1873–1897)
Maker: George A. Schastey (American (born Germany), Merseburg 1839–1894 at sea)
Date: ca. 1882
Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Rosewood
Credit Line: Collection of Marco Polo Stufano and the Late John H. Nally
Curatorial Department: The American Wing