Fire Screen Collection

A brass mesh fire guard
5310229 A brass mesh fire guard; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brass mesh fire guard which could also be used as a screen when the fireplace was not in use)

A brass mesh fire guard
5310227 A brass mesh fire guard; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brass mesh fire guard hooked to a grate. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1767585 Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 77.5x146.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1768839 Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 100.3x144.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Fireplace Screen, c. 1939. Creator: Hazel Sheckler
Fireplace Screen, c. 1939

Bedroom with fireplace, and padded chaise longue, in home of...Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Bedroom with fireplace, and padded chaise longue, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908. The Conyers Farm estate, designed by Donn Barber c1904

Interior with Bouguereau's "Flight of Love" painting over fireplace, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908

Interior with Bouguereau's "Flight of Love" over fireplace... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Interior with Bouguereau's "Flight of Love" painting over fireplace, French provincial furniture, and heavily draped windows at left, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich

Study with portrait of woman in Elizabethan dress, over fireplace... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Study with portrait of woman in Elizabethan dress, over fireplace, and curved sofa at right, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908

Fire Screen, 1935/1942. Creator: Maud Schmid
Fire Screen, 1935/1942

St. Clare, Isle of Wight, the temporary abode of their Royal Highnesses: the Drawing-Room, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse: St. Clare, Isle of Wight, the temporary abode of their Royal Highnesses: the Drawing-Room

The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Kenwood House in north London was remodelled by Robert Adam from 1764-1779

Embroidered Fire Screen, c. 1937. Creator: Ernest A Towers Jr
Embroidered Fire Screen, c. 1937

Petit Point Fire Screen, c. 1937. Creator: Ernest A Towers Jr
Petit Point Fire Screen, c. 1937

Fire Screen, England, c. 1900. Creators: William Arthur Smith Benson, W. A. S
Fire Screen, England, c. 1900

Pole-Screen, Dublin, c. 1851. Creator: Arthur James Jones and Son
Pole-Screen, Dublin, c. 1851

Fire Fan, England, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fire Fan, England, Late 19th century. Hand-held fire screen

Fire Fan, England, 1701/25. Creator: Unknown
Fire Fan, England, 1701/25. Hand-held fire screen, full length male figure holding orb and sceptre

Knitting, Modeled 1882-83, cast c. 1886. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Knitting, Modeled 1882-83, cast c. 1886

Fire Screen, c. 1938. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Fire Screen, c. 1938

Firescreen, c. 1938. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Firescreen, c. 1938

Fire Screen, c. 1855. Creator: Unknown
Fire Screen, c. 1855

Fire Screen, 1790 / 1812. Creator: Unknown
Fire Screen, 1790/1812

Fire Screen, 1821 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Fire Screen, 1821/40

Fire Screen, 1760 / 85. Creator: Unknown
Fire Screen, 1760/85

Fire Screen, c. 1941. Creator: Rolland Livingstone
Fire Screen, c. 1941

Home Sweet Home
CH20833 Home Sweet Home by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Fireboard depicting a View of Court House Square, Salem, 1810-20 (oil on panel)
PEM199348 Fireboard depicting a View of Court House Square, Salem, 1810-20 (oil on panel) by Felt, George Washington (1776-1847); 89x132 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Great North Bed Chamber of Strawberry Hill (litho) (b / w photo)
STC156059 Great North Bed Chamber of Strawberry Hill (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire screen, c. 1855 (rosewood, Berlin woolwork & damask) (see also 3084418)
3084416 Fire screen, c.1855 (rosewood, Berlin woolwork & damask) (see also 3084418) by English School, (19th century); 110x69 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Dining room, Swiss chalet where Queen Victoria stayed, 1853 (b / w photo)
3093750 Dining room, Swiss chalet where Queen Victoria stayed, 1853 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Room)

Fire Screen, c. 1937. Creator: Charles Bowman
Fire Screen, c. 1937

La Matinee (L heureuse Union), after 1789. Creator: Louis Bosse
La Matinee (L heureuse Union), after 1789

Design for a Firescreen with Picnic Scene and Playing Cards, Late 18th century

The Detection, June 15, 1796. June 15, 1796. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Detection, June 15, 1796

Inlaid Mahogany Pole Screen, 1908. Creator: Shirley Slocombe
Inlaid Mahogany Pole Screen, 1908.Lithographic Print from " A History of English Furniture, the Age of Satinwood" by Percy Macquoid.R.I. [T&A Constable, Edinburgh, 1908]

Mahogany pole screen, 1906. Artist: Shirley Slocombe
Mahogany pole screen, 1906. Print from A History of English Furniture, the Age of Mahogany by Percy Macquoid R.I. [T&A Constable, Edinburgh, 1906]

Fire screen seller, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Fire screen seller, c1680, (c1819?). Fire screen seller of the late 17th century whose cry was I have Screenes if you desier to keep your Buty from ye fire. He is holding up an example of his wares

Alfred Austin (1835-1913), British poet, c1903
Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Austin became Poet Laureate in 1896. He is pictured sitting at home at Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent

Fire Screen 1750 France 18th century Wood velvet panel
Fire Screen, c. 1750. France, 18th century. Wood and velvet panel; overall: 109.9 x 77.5 x 38.8 cm (43 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 15 1/4 in.)

Fire Screen 1878-80 Firm Herter Brothers American
Fire Screen, c. 1878-80. Firm of Herter Brothers (American). Gilded wood, painted and gilded wood panels, brocaded silk, embossed paper; overall: 131.8 x 76.2 x 58.3 cm (51 7/8 x 30 x 22 15/16 in.)

Interior at 3 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London
Watercolour painting of an interior at 3 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. From left to right are Carry, Count (the dog) and Josephine

Design Frame Mirror Fire Screen recto Various Sketches
Artokoloro

Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) and his Family in their Drawing Room at Marly-le-Roi, c
XIR157946 Victorien Sardou (1831-1908) and his Family in their Drawing Room at Marly-le-Roi, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Brely, Auguste de la (1838-1906); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Fire-Screen, 19th Century Interior

Room in Llandaff House, Glamorgan, Wales
Colour sketch of a room in Llandaff House, Glamorgan, Wales, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Elegant lady in a country house interior, Mid Wales
An elegant lady in a full-length white dress poses in a country house interior in Mid Wales. There is a fireplace and decorated screen on the left, and an upright piano on the right

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"Captivating Fire Screens: A Glimpse into the Artistry of Ernest A Towers Jr and Others" Step back in time with these exquisite fire screens that not only served a practical purpose but also showcased the incredible craftsmanship of their creators. Among them, an embroidered fire screen from 1937 by Ernest A Towers Jr catches the eye, its delicate stitches telling a story of elegance and refinement. Equally impressive is another creation by Towers Jr, a petit point fire screen from the same year, displaying intricate needlework that speaks volumes about his talent. Traveling further back in time, we encounter an English fire screen dating back to 1900. Crafted by William Arthur Smith Benson and W. A. S. , this piece exudes timeless beauty with its impeccable design and attention to detail. Meanwhile, a pole-screen hailing from Dublin in 1851 showcases the skillful workmanship of Arthur James Jones and Son. Venturing into late 19th-century England, we come across two fascinating fire fans whose creators remain unknown. These ornate accessories not only provided relief on warm evenings but also added flair to any room they adorned. Similarly captivating is Thomas Eakins' knitting masterpiece modeled in 1882-83 and cast around 1886 – an unexpected twist on traditional fire screens. Fast forward to more recent times, Vincent P. Rosel's creations take center stage with his remarkable designs from both 1938 and beyond. His innovative approach breathes new life into this functional item while maintaining its aesthetic appeal. As our journey through time continues, we stumble upon several anonymous works that have stood the test of time admirably well. From an elegant fire screen crafted around 1855 to one dating as far back as between 1790-1812 or even between1821-1840 – each bears witness to skilled hands at work without revealing their true identities. These captivating glimpses into history remind us of the artistry and creativity that went into even the most functional objects.