25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
Lot 317
 

317

A Fine 18th Century Ivory Fan with Pagoda Sticks, circa 1750, Hera, a goddess, a mythological Queen

A Fine 18th Century Ivory Fan with Pagoda Sticks, circa 1750, Hera, a goddess, a mythological Queen of Heaven in her chariot drawn by two peacocks, depicted by a river surrounded by her attendants, the double paper leaf painted in turquoise and similarly bright shades, and gilded for relief, the verso a simple depiction of a man playing music to his lady. The sticks are formed into the shape known as "pagoda", the upper parts of the guards carved, and the remainder plain. Guard length 29cm. Contained in a shaped leather box, lined in cream silk with a gold attribution to "Grands Magazins, Chalons". Metal catches (as found on coffin boxes)

Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000


 

Good to fine, no obvious damage or repairs, tiny nicks to the top of some of the folds. Box in good order with small area of split silk where the lid joins the base.

 


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Auction: Blackborne Collection - Part 2, 25th Jul, 2018

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

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