11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2174
 

2174

L.T.Piver '' Pompeia'': A Printed Paper Advertising Fan, issued to celebrate the 150th...

L.T.Piver " Pompeia": A Printed Paper Advertising Fan, issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the parfumerie L.T.PIVER, PARIS. The leaf of fontange form, mounted on shaped wood sticks dyed mid-green. The leaf shows 18th century couples and ladies in sack-back robes outside a L.T. Piver shop bearing the name and date 1774 over the entrance. The verso, in pale green, is printed with a floral wreath and notes the scent "Pompeia" and the anniversary of the company, small wreaths and flowers scattered across the reserves.
Guard length 7.5 inches or 19cm.
Overall height 10.25 inches or 26.5cm
Together with Another Fan Advertising L.T. Piver, this time the scent "Le Trèfle Incarnat", a folding fan of normal form, the sticks of wood painted in cream, depicting an 18th century couple, the gentleman wearing a white wig leaning forward to kiss the hand of a lady in front-laced gown. The verso, with a trellis effect in pale mauve, advertises the Carlton Hotel and restaurant, London. Printed by Maquet. Artist Louis Morin. This scent was launched in 1898.
Guard length 8 inches or 20cm (2)

PVR21 AND PVR25

Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £80


 

. Slight rubbing to the folds, some nicks to the top edge.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 11th Oct, 2019

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