Lot 80: Mid-20th Century Mahogany Fire Screen with Needlework Panel of a Spanish Galleon

A mid-20th century mahogany fire screen featuring a rectangular frame with a carved egg-and-dart border. The central panel consists of a needlework textile depicting a three-masted Spanish galleon upon a stylised sea. The sails are embellished with heraldic symbols, notably a red cross and the coat of arms of Castile and León. The frame is raised on two splayed, curved feet. The piece appears to be constructed from mahogany or a similar stained hardwood. No maker marks or labels are present.