Antique Victorian Cheval Fire Screen with Figural Harvest Needlepoint Panel

This handsome piece is an Antique Cheval Fire Screen, likely dating from the Victorian or Edwardian era (late 19th to early 20th century), recognizable by its sturdy, dark-stained hardwood frame and upright, standing design. The screen's central feature is a finely stitched needlepoint panel depicting a charming Harvest Scene within a detailed oval cartouche, showing figures in period dress gathered amongst the bounty of a field. Surrounded by a rich border of stylized floral and foliate motifs, this screen was historically used to shield drawing-room occupants from the intense heat of the fireplace, but today serves as a striking piece of decorative antique furniture that beautifully combines the craftsmanship of fine woodworking and textile art. 50" X 30"