Italian red velvet and silver thread screen, 19th c., Italy, in three sections, the embroidered panels probably 18th c., 71.75"h x 21"w (per panel)

Provenance: Estate of Huguette Clark

Notes/Literature: Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an heiress and philanthropist, who became well known again late in life as a recluse, living in a hospital for more than 20 years while her mansions remained empty. She was an accomplished artist and musician, having studied under famous portrait painter Tadeusz Styka, and her paintings were exhibited at the Corocoran Gallery, Washington in 1925

Poor, fabric separating on seams, velvet with worn spots, runs, and a couple tears