An Important French 18th century double-sided five-fold painted screen, depicting the continents of America, Africa and Asia © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd

Asia depicted on one side with figures in a landscape within a laurel-wreath border, the Americas and Africa depicted within two cartouches painted with figures in a landscape, flanked by typical figures, various animals and foliage within a frame of scrolling oak leaves, 310cm wide, 222.5cm high (122" wide, 87.5" high). Sold for AUD 24,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Bonhams. The Andre & Cecile Fink Liquidation Sale, 31 Oct 2010. Sydney www.bonhams.com