22nd Nov, 2019 9:30 GMT/BST

Antiques & Interiors (Part II) including Fans

 
  Lot 1078
 

1078

An unmatched pair of mid-19th century fans in elaborate shaped and gilded fan cases, both circa...

An unmatched pair of mid-19th century fans in elaborate shaped and gilded fan cases, both circa 1860's/1870's, comprising a bone fan with wide and deep gorge sticks, carved and pierced, the shoulder of each gorge stick attractively and colourfully painted to represent large and extravagant floral arrangements in urns, the upper guard with the addition of a small mirror. The narrow paper leaf shows a large gathering with several gentlemen in cavalier style costume and their ladies at leisure. T/w A fan with painted wood sticks in mainly black and gold with some colour, the guards and gorge reserves featuring birds, the centre gorge with a charming depiction of a couple and children. The paper leaf is painted with a scene of enchantment in a clearing to the side of a wood and water, a gentleman completely entranced by a willowy female wearing white, two winged attendants to her side. The reserves are painted with small pink roses

Sold for £110
Estimated at £180 - £250


 

. Fans not examined outside the frames. The first fan has a metal repair at the head of the lower guard, the leaf slightly split to the right side. The second fan leaf is quite rubbed and split in several places.

 


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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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Auction: Antiques & Interiors (Part II) including Fans, 22nd Nov, 2019

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