11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2217
 

2217

A Fine Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, circa 1790-1810, Qing Dynasty, the twenty-one inner...

A Fine Chinese Carved Ivory Brisé Fan, circa 1790-1810, Qing Dynasty, the twenty-one inner sticks and two guards of wedge shape, the gorge tiny, the guards carved with both a dragon and a phoenix, important symbols representing male and female. Centrally, the fan is carved with a shield, which contains fine carving of trees and buildings. The remainder of the fan shows intricate scenes of daily life, including figures in a large boat to the right, birds and animals. Each stick tip has a figure engaging in different activities. The verso is uncarved.
Guard length 7.25 inches or 18.5cm
Not Sold

 

. Silk ribbon defective. The third stick in from the left where a figure holds a fan, has a small sliver of ivory on the verso, presumably as a repair.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 11th Oct, 2019

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