11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2216
 

2216

A Good Chinese 18th Century Ivory Fan, Qing Dynasty, the monture well carved, the guards especially

A Good Chinese 18th Century Ivory Fan, Qing Dynasty, the monture well carved, the guards especially detailed with a figure to the upper section and unusual symbols from the shoulder to the head. The gorge is carved and pierced with figures and elaborate scrolling. The double paper leaf shows visitors being received and offered refreshment in the grounds of a fine house featuring a terrace with pagoda roof and decorative tiling. A further figure, to the right, is seated in an outdoor wheeled chair. The verso is delicately painted with colourful birds, one in flight, and purple blossom on dark green foliage.
Guard length 10.75 inches or 27.5cm

Sold for £250
Estimated at £280 - £350


 

. Good, the fan appears sound, the firm leaf has good detail and colour. One split to a fold at the top, the second fold in from the right. One pin hole noted to the left side of the leaf.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 11th Oct, 2019

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