22nd Nov, 2019 9:30 GMT/BST

Antiques & Interiors (Part II) including Fans

 
  Lot 1102
 

1102

A circa 1840's Chinese carved ivory brisé fan, Qing Dynasty, with 21 inner sticks and two...

A circa 1840's Chinese carved ivory brisé fan, Qing Dynasty, with 21 inner sticks and two guards, all with rounded tips. The carving features figures going about their daily activities amid buildings, boats, animals and foliage.
The verso is uncarved.
Guard length 7.25 inches or 18.5cm

Sold for £320
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

. Generally good, some very slight loss to the carving mainly to the left side of the fan. The ribbon is sound but needs to be respaced. Seen from the side, closed, the sticks are very slightly warped.

 


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

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