25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 344
 
Lot 344 - Aristocratic Pancakes: A Highly Unusual Circa 1880's Bone Fan, the monture silvered and gilded in a
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Aristocratic Pancakes: A Highly Unusual Circa 1880's Bone Fan, the monture silvered and gilded in a

Aristocratic Pancakes: A Highly Unusual Circa 1880's Bone Fan, the monture silvered and gilded in a quite regular design of diamonds and lattice work. The double paper leaf is printed and highly gilded to the reserves, the central scene one of three couples in an elegant sitting room with panelled walls and gilded chairs, grouped around the fireplace, an open fire burning, one gentleman holding a frying pan, about to toss a pancake. A cook, wearing her apron and headscarf, supervises from the right. To the fore, a grey cat attempts to approach sacks or plates of ingredients. The participants are dressed in detailed 18th century costumes, the gentlemen wearing colourful long jackets under which can be seen ornate waistcoats, their hair tied back, the ladies in vibrant robes with elbow length sleeves, from which peek lace engageantes. The fireplace is adorned with tall gilded candelabras and an ornate clock in front of a tall gilded mirror, the walls with blue striped wallpaper and hung with female portraits. The verso, in much lighter cream, shows a leisurely afternoon with four ladies and two gentlemen, walking dogs, collecting flowers for garlands. Guard length 27cm

Sold for £280
Estimated at £120 - £180


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Colours bright recto/verso, the gilding is mainly dull.

 

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

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