27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2172
 

2172

A Day at The Races: An Unusual Fan with Smoky Mother-of-Pearl Sticks, circa 1905, the...

A Day at The Races: An Unusual Fan with Smoky Mother-of-Pearl Sticks, circa 1905, the mother-of-pearl unadorned, the head shaped. The double vellum leaf shows a racecourse as seen from the public areas with the milling crowd, and the bookmakers' ring, a waiter with drinks tray and ladies with binoculars, one having attained a prime spot to be able to see above the well -dressed racegoers to the starting line in the distance. The painter has captured the facial expressions and fashions of the day with great detail. Initialled HR to the far left. The verso is painted with jockeys, depicted as devils, perched on broomsticks, their horns protruding, their jerseys colourful, three blowing horns of various shapes, one carrying a pink banner bearing the initial B. Signed HR to the right.
Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm

Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £750 - £1,000


 

. Some rubbing to the folds, and some folds have nicks to the bottom border, but vibrant colour.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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