{"product_id":"george-iii-sheraton-satinwood-pole-screen","title":"A Rare George III Satinwood Pole Screen with Silk Embroidered Panel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"52a899a0-22ca-4234-be0c-67b62c05947f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eA highly refined George III pole screen, the stand executed in solid satinwood, with a shield-shaped adjustable screen retaining its original silkwork panel. The panel is finely worked in silk on silk with a floral bouquet, trailing garlands and a flowing blue ribbon, still preserving areas of remarkably vibrant original colouration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEngland, circa 1780 | Thomas Sheraton period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight\u003cbr\u003eWidth of screen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003ePole screens were designed for the elegant late 18th century drawing room, positioned before the fire to shield the sitter’s face from the direct heat while allowing warmth to circulate. Here, the choice of shield form is especially poetic. Beyond its practical purpose, the shape consciously references the classical shields of antiquity — evoking ideas of protection, nobility and refinement deeply embedded within the neoclassical imagination of the late Georgian period. The form is therefore both symbolic and functional: a domestic interpretation of the ceremonial shield, perfectly suited to defend its occupant from the fierce heat and glare of the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eThe silk backing has naturally deteriorated over the course of some 250 years, as one would expect with such delicate materials exposed to light and atmosphere. Nevertheless, the embroidery survives in remarkably fine condition, retaining subtle detail and areas of unusually fresh colour. The panel has been carefully preserved behind glass, allowing both its fragility and extraordinary workmanship to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eThe embroidery itself is exceptionally refined. The floral arrangement reflects the late 18th century fascination with the language of flowers and the cultivated beauty of the natural world. Roses traditionally symbolise love and beauty; carnations admiration and affection; smaller blue blossoms evoke remembrance and fidelity. Encircling garlands suggest continuity and abundance, whilst the flowing pale blue ribbon introduces movement and grace, binding the composition together in a manner reminiscent of contemporary botanical illustration and French silk design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eThe use of satinwood is equally significant. Satinwood was among the most luxurious and fashionable cabinet woods of the George III period, celebrated for its luminous golden colour and shimmering grain. Because of its expense, most satinwood furniture was veneered onto secondary timbers; examples fashioned in solid satinwood are considerably rarer and demonstrate a level of cost and craftsmanship reserved for the finest pieces. The elegant proportions, attenuated form and restrained ornament strongly reflect the influence of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThomas Sheraton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the sophisticated neoclassical taste of the 1780s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eComparable embroidered pole screens survive in important institutional and country house collections, where they illustrate the central role of female needlework, botanical decoration and refined craftsmanship within Georgian interiors. See Fenton House Collection, National Trust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3060\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA particularly elegant and evocative survival from the golden age of English neoclassicism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51279920267601,"sku":"79518","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/George_the_third_Satinwood_silk_embroidered_pole_screen.png?v=1778781627","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/george-iii-sheraton-satinwood-pole-screen","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}