The Fonthill Room Screen Mirrors He commissioned James Wyatt to

He commissioned James Wyatt to build the Abbey in 1796 and it took many years to complete

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The Fonthill Room Screen Mirrors He commissioned James Wyatt toAn exceptional late 18th, early 19th century Chinese Gold laquered, eight panel room screen. Almost certainly aquired by William Beckford during his stewardship of the estate. The black lacquered timber panels are painted and gilt depicting a sprawling rural landscape, numerous figures, temples, animals meandering amongst pagodas and waterways within a border of trailing vines, amongst a myriad of exotic birds and butterflies. Verso decorated with