20th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT/BST

Fans & Fancies - Online auction

 
  Lot 5116
 

5116

A Small Pierced Wood Brisé Fan, circa 1820's, with barrel head, the sticks with pointed tips,...

A Small Pierced Wood Brisé Fan, circa 1820's, with barrel head, the sticks with pointed tips, the main body pierced in horizontal bands, the recto painted with floral swags and leaves in pink, white and turquoise, the verso in a similar fashion but in turquoise, light blue, and white, with green leaves. Contained in an early 19th century fan tube with pink exterior and light green interior. Lid present. Guard length approx. 6 and 1/8 inches or 15.5cm. Together with A Small Cream Celluloid Brisé Fan, the side of the sticks undulating, the recto painted with a colourful pheasant in the undergrowth. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 6 inches or 15cm. Contained in a larger unattributed cream card fan box with pale pink silk lining. (2)

Sold for £100
Estimated at £90 - £120


 

. The wood fan has a split to one inner stick with a repair under the blue flowers, the tube is in good order and the ribbon sound. The second brisé is sound.

 


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Auction: Fans & Fancies - Online auction, 20th Nov, 2020

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