20th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT/BST

Fans & Fancies - Online auction

 
  Lot 5078
 

5078

A Mid-19th Century Fan with deep and heavy mother-of-pearl monture, intricately carved and pierced

A Mid-19th Century Fan with deep and heavy mother-of-pearl monture, intricately carved and pierced, with no additional decoration. Centrally, a cartouche featuring two 18th century gentleman and two ladies in robes à la polonaise, the upper section cut away and backed with thin mother-of-pearl. Two side oval vignettes are carved with token of love. The double paper leaf, in dull shades of blue, depicts several groups of people undertaking various tasks or indulging in leisure pursuits. To the left, a fine gentleman seated at a table, being served a meal by a servant. Another gentleman sits with three ladies, one of whom is playing the harp. To the right, an important man wearing a ceremonial sash is attended by two others, one on bended knee. Here and there other men wearing tam o'shanters, sporrans and perhaps kilts and shawls. are in view. The verso shows a rural landscape with figures fishing in a river, habitation to the right and ruins in the background. Guard length approx. 10 and 5/8 inches or 27cm.

Sold for £280
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. The verso has staining, possibly glue, and some slight loss to the leaf. Poor repair to the lower guard. The blues are more muted or perhaps faded? The recto has rubbing to the folds.

 


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: Fans & Fancies - Online auction, 20th Nov, 2020

Fans & Fancies - Online auction

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