25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 404
 

404

An Unusual Mid-19th Century Chinese Ivory Mandarin Fan, Qing Dyansty, the sticks being...

An Unusual Mid-19th Century Chinese Ivory Mandarin Fan, Qing Dyansty, the sticks being relatively plain, being carved only on the upper section of each guard, and in a central oval on the gorge. The carving on the guards, deeper than that in the central oval, depicts three figures under the shade of a tree. The gorge oval is carved with trees, figures and buildings. The leaf depicts various figures of different social levels, two young men push an older figure in a wheeled carriage, another man walking ahead carrying possessions. Buildings are painted blue and many of the applied silk robes are of a sombre deep plum. Children, to the left, appear to be either playing a game or musical instruments. All figures have applied painted ivory faces. The verso, in bright cerise, shows an unusual grouping, with two figures inside a ceremonial dragon, four musicians with instruments, and four other figures one carrying a fan, another a tall pole supporting a fish, another with a similar pole bearing an oversized flower. The surrounding border is elaborate, and small scale, with vignettes of blooms, fruit and colourful birds. Shaped gold metal loop with silk tassel. Together with a fitted lacquer fan box with domed lid and unusual painting, the lining of blue silk, painted inside the lid with bats, fish, and flowers

Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £1,000


 

Monture sound but requires cleaning. The leaf is grubby, noticeable on the cream side, slight rubbing to the leaf folds. Some very small chips to the lacquer at the front of the box. The clasp holds.

 


We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

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

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT