25th Jul, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

 
Lot 267
 
Lot 267 - An Elegant 18th Century Carved and Pierced Ivory Fan, with the addition of mother-of-pearl inlay to
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An Elegant 18th Century Carved and Pierced Ivory Fan, with the addition of mother-of-pearl inlay to

An Elegant 18th Century Carved and Pierced Ivory Fan, with the addition of mother-of-pearl inlay to the guards and the gorge. The upper guard is carved with a figure, the lower section is inlaid with leaves and nuts in mother of pearl, the same design on its twisting stems repeated the length of the lower guard. The gorge repeats the inlays with the addition of different shapes to the sides and three pots, planted possibly with miniature fruit trees. The intricate carving to the sides of the lower gorge sticks makes for an interesting design when the fan is closed and laid on its side. The double paper leaf carries drawings which were originally most likely painted in silver, as some shine remains in places. Three vignettes, two with lidded urns and a central larger one with a vase of flowers, are bordered with swags of flowers and foliage. The verso is virtually plain, with a small flower leaf spray. Guard length 28cm

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £250


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Slight loss to the mother of pearl inlays. The verso is quite dirty and slightly foxed. A large period repair to the verso, upper left, but generally the leaf is sound.

 

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

Blackborne Collection - Part 2

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