9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 2061
 

2061

A Colourful Mid-19th Century Lithographed Fan, the double paper leaf mounted on carved, pierced and

A Colourful Mid-19th Century Lithographed Fan, the double paper leaf mounted on carved, pierced and gilded bone, the recto with three separate scenes, two featuring figures in armour. To the right, a winged Angel and a lady (Athena) wearing a helmet, speak to a young lady holding her child. Centrally, a male figure in ruby red robes and gilded armour speaks to a similar lady, several children at their feet, a baby held in the arms of the Angel and another female, Hermes and perhaps Athena above. To the left, a Queen with 3 children and another lady. The verso shows a musical gathering to the centre, and two further vignettes with couples, and small scenes all featuring musical instruments and players, the details in gold, against a very deep blue ground. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A Mid-9th Century Bone Fan, gilded and pierced, inset with tiny gold roundels, mounted with a double paper/lithographed leaf, the recto showing a King listening to music in the company of two ladies. The reserves are dark, and gilded. The recto by contrast, in pastel colours, shows a mountain landscape with pine trees and a large chalet, in front of which a boy plays with a dog. Guard length 9.25 inches or 23.5cm

Sold for £100
Estimated at £70 - £100


 

The first fan has a break to the upper guard at the shoulder, and to the first gorge stick in. All sections appear present but the leaf is torn at this point. Good colour. The second fan has a break to the upper section of the lower guard. The gilding is dull and there is loss to the gold roundels but those that remain are bright. The leaf has slight damage to two places on the bottom border.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 9th Mar, 2019

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