7th Dec, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
  Lot 56
 

56

An Early 20th Century Pink Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the double silk leaf of very dark cream depicting a

An Early 20th Century Pink Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the double silk leaf of very dark cream depicting a couple in 18th century dress seated at a table, the lady pouring wine, a dog asleep at their feet. The reserves are simply painted with foliage and flowers. The verso is plain save for another simple scrolling and floral design. Guard length 9 inches or 23cm; and A First Half 19th Century Fan, the double vellum leaf mounted on pink mother of pearl, the monture carved and pierced and gilded, classical designs to both guards and gorge. The recto, again with a variety of classical designs, shows a regency gentleman seated with his lady in a clearing, the lady wearing a slim white gown with trailing skirt. To each side are simple garden features. The verso is plain. Guard length 9.5 inches or 24cm (2)

Sold for £120
Estimated at £90 - £120


 

Fan 1 - The monture is sound and clean. The leaf has suffered from humidity and some folds have split. Fan 2 - Quite possibly a marriage of an earlier leaf with a later frame. But well done. The bottom left edge of the leaf is torn over several folds. The lower guard has possibly been repaired at the shoulder.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 7th Dec, 2018

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