A striking vintage French three-panel folding screen dating to approximately the 1920s, featuring a large historic battle scene depicting the Battle of Rocroi of 1643.
The central composition presents a detailed bird’s-eye view of the battlefield, surrounded by an elaborate decorative cartouche and military motifs. The warm sepia-toned imagery is set against a muted mint-green ground with printed rope-and-bead style border detailing.
The Battle of Rocroi was a major French victory over the Spanish Habsburg army during the Thirty Years’ War, led by the young Duc d’Enghien, later known as the Grand Condé.
A wonderfully decorative piece with strong Old World character, equally appealing as a traditional dressing screen, architectural accent, or large-scale decorative backdrop.
Details
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Origin: France
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Date: Circa 1920s
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Style: French / Historicist / Traditional
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Material: Printed paper or fabric over folding panels
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Number of Panels: 3
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Dimensions: Approximately 65.5” H x 17.5” W per panel
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Overall width when fully extended: Approximately 52.5”
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Subject: Battle of Rocroi, 1643
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Color: Mint green, ochre, sepia, brown
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Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, including minor scuffs, surface wear and areas of distress consistent with age. Please review photographs closely.
