19th Century Provençal Two-Panel Neoclassical Painted Canvas Screen - 63"

A rare 19th-century two-panel folding screen in painted canvas, originating from an estate in Aix-en-Provence and imbued with the lyrical spirit of southern France. One face presents a lively neoclassical composition animated by fountains, winged cherubs, dolphins, and small pastoral landscape reserves, all framed within scrolling ornament in soft, sun-faded tones. The reverse offers a quieter, more restrained presence, rendered in warm sepia hues and centered with entwined monograms beneath a coronet, suggesting a commission linked to a noble household.

The surface bears the gentle marks of time, with scattered paint wear, small edge losses to the canvas, and areas of soft abrasion that lend the piece a sense of poetic nostalgia and lived history. Far from detracting, this patina enhances its charm, evoking centuries of domestic life and seasonal light. The structure remains sound, and the hinges function smoothly, allowing the screen to stand and fold with ease. 

This screen brings an elegant and atmospheric note to a living room or bedroom, serving equally well as a light room divider, headboard, or backdrop behind a console. The sepia monogrammed side suits calm, tonal interiors, while the painted face introduces a touch of theatrical color and whimsy. It may also be displayed as wall art, used to anchor a reading corner, or paired with patinated woods, linen upholstery, and antique mirrors, offering a deeply poetic Provençal presence that feels at home in both traditional and contemporary settings.

Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 63" high x 49¼" wide x
Approx. overall 160cm high x 125cm wide x