25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 459
 

459

A Late 19th Century Varnished Brisé Fan, of the type known as Vernis Martin, the ivory (?)...

A Late 19th Century Varnished Brisé Fan, of the type known as Vernis Martin, the ivory (?) sticks ribboned in black with gold highlights. A bucolic scene of maidens dancing in a flower meadow, one with a tambourine, three cherubs seated on a river bank, playing the flute, the pipes and striking a triangle, with a further piper to the left wearing sheep's wool, probably Pan, with another semi-clothed maiden at his feet. The verso shows four frolicking cherubs, wearing flower garlands. The fan is varnished in shades of green and mustard. The guards and gorge have classical designs with a slightly Chinese influence to the gorge, and here the colours include ginger, dark green and red
Provenance: Believed to have belonged to HRH The Duke of Connaught.

Sold for £170
Estimated at £180 - £250


 

Generally sound with some chipping to the varnish. Ribbon defective centre top.

 


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

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

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