27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2158
 

2158

The Lovers' Welcome: A Fine and Large Fan, circa 1890, the monture of smoky grey...

The Lovers' Welcome: A Fine and Large Fan, circa 1890, the monture of smoky grey mother-of-pearl, carved and gilded in simple designs to the upper guards and gorge. The leaf, with painted silk edged with fine black Chantilly lace, is a romantic depiction of extravagantly dressed lovers arriving at an arbour, being greeted by a cherub acting the role of Maître d'hôtel, whilst another cherub is hastily putting the finishing touches to a floral arrangement on the table. Two further cherubs wearing pink ribbons fly above, one with his arms wrapped around the other. The surrounding grounds are lush with bright hollyhocks and daisies, matching the pinks and yellow of the lady's sumptuous gown and the colours of the gentleman's fine embroidered waistcoat. To note is the form of the Chantilly lace, designed to create the stone urns and elaborate canopy of the arbour. Signed D. Donzel.
Contained in a substantial box lined in cream silk and covered with brown leather, and marked inside the lid in gold for Duvelleroy London 167 Regent Street.
Guard length 13.75 inches or 35cm

Provenance: Purchased at Christies' SK in December 2001, The Collection of Lady Charlotte Schreiber, lot 8.
Exhibited at The fan Maker's Hall on the 4th and 5th December 1980

Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500


 

. Very good, good colour, strong, clean. The box lining is worn and slightly grubby, the exterior is rubbed on the corners. The clasp is intact but not holding.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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