27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2187
 

2187

A Late 19th Century Asymmetrical Chinese Mandarin Fan, with fitted black lacquer box, the...

A Late 19th Century Asymmetrical Chinese Mandarin Fan, with fitted black lacquer box, the monture attractively lacquered in black with gold, each side showing seated figures in a rural location, the reserves filled extensively with butterflies , flowers, and auspicious symbols. The guards are particularly attractively designed. The recto, with an unusual aubergine background, shows various groupings of people wearing colourful robes, in shades of red, blue and green, with two of the gathering wearing yellow. Their faces are of applied and painted ivory. The verso, in a strong royal blue, is painted with a spray of flowers and blossom, with birds and butterflies perched or hovering. The inner box lid is lined with mid blue silk and painted with flowers and a butterfly. Catch fastening.
Guard length 13.25 inches or 33.5cm

Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

. generally good and clean, save for sight damage to the leaf in three places, seen along the bottom border on the verso. Repair has been effected. The box has the odd bump but is sound.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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