Flemish four-leaf screen, in embossed leather and painted with hunting scenes, 18th century

Flemish four-panel folding screen, made of tooled and painted leather depicting hunting scenes, 18th century.
A folding screen composed of four hinged panels, made of richly worked and painted leather with scenic representations of hunting scenes, characteristic of the 18th-century Flemish tradition.
The richly ornamented surfaces depict horsemen on horseback, dogs in pursuit, and birds in flight—gallant scenes—surrounded by wooded landscapes and framed by decorative borders that enhance the visual dynamism and scenic character of the piece.
The use of carved leather, combined with a vibrant color palette, highlights the virtuosity of the Flemish workshops of the time, which combined functionality and decorative elements.
Imposing and decorative, this folding screen exemplifies the taste for staged interiors and the theme of hunting in 18th-century Europe, reflecting the technical refinement and ornamental richness that characterized Flemish furniture of the period.