27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2181
 

2181

A Mid-19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the seventeen inner sticks carved

A Mid-19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, Qing Dynasty, the seventeen inner sticks carved in low relief with figures, foliage buildings and boats, the two guards deeply carved with pagodas, figures and trees. Together with A Chinese Carved Ivory Mandarin fan, Qing Dynasty, the guards very deeply and intricately carved with pagodas, figures and trees, the gorge sticks carved in a similar fashion in low relief. The double leaf, with many figures dressed in robes of silk, their faces of applied ivory, features several figures wearing yellow robes.
Brisé: guard length 8 inches or 20.5cm
Mandarin: guard length 11 inches or 28cm (2)

Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

. the brisé fan has the remains of one further stick present. Ribbon defective. Requires cleaning. The Mandarin fan has a badly damaged and split leaf, all does appear present. The monture is in good order albeit dusty.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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