23rd May, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Blackborne Collection - Part 1

 
Lot 26
 

26

Apollo the Shepherd: A Fine Early 18th Century Italian Fan, with ivory sticks, the guards and gorge

Apollo the Shepherd: A Fine Early 18th Century Italian Fan, with ivory sticks, the guards and gorge inlaid with mother of pearl panels of different sizes and shapes, and silver metal, the gorge with tiny background piercing, and further embellishment to all sticks, some of piqué work. The gorge sticks are in pairs and also feature delicate carvings of figures. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, depicts Apollo seated in front of a tree, accompanied by sheep, oxen and a dog, buildings in the distance, two further men, perhaps oriental, are present. The verso is plain. Mother-of-pearl thumb guards .Guard length 27.5cm
Not Sold

 

Leaf rubbed and several small mother of pearl inlays lacking in the gorge.

 


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

Blackborne Collection - Part 1

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