25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
Lot 262
 

262

A Mid-18th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, with unusual leaf, the sticks carved, pierced and...

A Mid-18th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, with unusual leaf, the sticks carved, pierced and gilded, the gorge with gold cherubs appearing to ascend chains and lattice, the guards with cherubs at play. The double leaf intricately painted to resemble silk dress fabric, embellished with a painted dark green trompe l'oeil ribbon. A central painting shows a seated lady enjoying the attentions of a kneeling man, offering flowers and ribbons (a proposal?) and a winged cherub above about to place a white hat on her head. The verso is vellum, painted with a dog bringing a letter to a young lady in its mouth. Guard length 28cm

Sold for £420
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

One broken centre gorge stick with section missing. Leaf folds worn and some slight damage to border. Broken guard

 


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

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

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