25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 300
 

300

The Pedlar: An 18th Century Ivory Fan, possibly Italian, with carved and inlaid guards and...

The Pedlar: An 18th Century Ivory Fan, possibly Italian, with carved and inlaid guards and carved and pierced gorge, the inlay of mother-of-pearl, with animals and birds, the very colourful gorge a delight of miniature paintings of animals, to include foxes and squirrels and perhaps a pig, small scale houses, churches: three vignettes, two featuring birds, the larger central vignette with a vase and colourful flowers and foliage. The double paper leaf depicts a rural village and the arrival of pedlars, who carry pots and pans and are accompanied by a mule, perhaps offering a relining service for pans. A maidservant carrying scales is possibly buying fruit. The verso has a simple outdoor scene with one lady and a building, both of which are blackened. Guard length 26.5cm

Sold for £300
Estimated at £400 - £800


 

Blackening to two faces, the leaf very rubbed. One stick broken at the shoulder. Bright colours.

 


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

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

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