23rd May, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 1

 
Lot 22
 

22

Cleopatra and the Pearl: A Very Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the sticks piqué with steel, the...

Cleopatra and the Pearl: A Very Early 18th Century Ivory Fan, the sticks piqué with steel, the gorge design with three vases of flowers, the guards with meandering grape vines. The vellum leaf mounted à l'anglaise depicting a scene of revelry with maidens bringing food to the table, Cleopatra, wearing her crown and a flowing fur lined cape, seated at the table, glass in hand, ready to drop her pearl ear-ring into a glass of vinegar, in order to win a wager with Marc Anthony seated beside her. The verso, cream, painted with brightly coloured flowers to include roses, parrot tulips, and carnations. Guard length 26cm

Sold for £650
Estimated at £700 - £900


 

Leaf folds fairly worn. Colours recto/verso bright and fresh.

 


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

Blackborne Collection - Part 1

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