23rd May, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 1

 
Lot 12
 

12

The Preacher: An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, printed and hand coloured, the double paper leaf...

The Preacher: An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, printed and hand coloured, the double paper leaf a depiction of an open air gathering in a classical location, the preacher at the top of stone steps, his arms outstretched to the crowd assembled below. The figures wear robes highlighted in gold. In the background, tall classical buildings or temples, the whole surrounded by a border of colourful flowers and gold leaves. The verso is plain. The ivory sticks are painted with colours of blue and green, the gorge with a classical assortment of musical instruments. The very tip of the guards is inlaid with mother of pearl. Guard length 26cm
The previous owner believed this to show Saint Paul preaching in Athens. Another suggestion from a member of the Fan Circle International was that the scene depicts a young Jesus in the Temple. A copy of the reasons for this suggestion is available

Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

The leaf folds are rubbed. Loss to the upper thumb guard. Some folds repaired on the verso.

 


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Auction: Blackborne Collection - Part 1, 23rd May, 2018

Blackborne Collection - Part 1

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