27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2013
 

2013

Circa 1790, A Pierced Wood Brisé Fan decorated with three engravings in shades of brown. The...

Circa 1790, A Pierced Wood Brisé Fan decorated with three engravings in shades of brown. The central cartouche depicts a garden scene with an elderly man seated, a wealthy lady passing by with her young daughter and nursemaid. To each side, smaller vignettes depicting a lady teasing Cupid by withholding his bow, and another plying Cupid with flowers. Threaded with silk ribbon in shades of pink, white and soft lemon. The verso is plain.
Guard length 10.75 inches or 27.5cm

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

. In good, clean order. The lower guard has the remainder of an old retailer's label.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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