Leather Floor Screen Appraisal

Three-Paneled Tooled and Painted Leather Floor Screen

This is a three-panel folding floor screen featuring ornate tooled leather upholstery in a style reminiscent of 18th-century European baroque or rococo patterns. The construction consists of leather panels stretched over a wooden frame, secured prominently along the edges with large brass upholstery tacks or studs. The decorative program features a recurring vertical motif of floral arrangements within classical urns, surrounded by swirling acanthus leaves and scrollwork. The color palette is rich and muted, dominated by deep madder red and sage green with touches of gold-toned gilding in the recessed areas. The surfaces exhibit significant age-related wear, including rubbing to the leather, loss of pigment, and a heavy craquelure throughout the painted areas, creating an authentic antique patina. Minor scuffing and small tears are visible along the hinged joints and edges, consistent with a vintage item likely dating from the early 20th century in the revival style. The craftsmanship shows high-quality embossing techniques, with the leather maintaining structural integrity despite the surface finish degradation.