7th Dec, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 32
 

32

A Dainty Circa 1755 Ivory Cabriolet Fan, the monture finely painted with flowers, butterflies...

A Dainty Circa 1755 Ivory Cabriolet Fan, the monture finely painted with flowers, butterflies and Chinoiserie figures, the upper guards with carnations and lilies. The recto shows outdoor scenes of leisure and relaxation, and one couple riding in a horse-drawn carriage. The verso repeats the rural theme, one panel depicting a shepherdess. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with a modern black card fan box

Sold for £500
Estimated at £500 - £800


 

The upper guard has broken at the lower panel level, all parts present. Slight damage to the leaf to the side of this point. Some rubbing to the folds

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 7th Dec, 2018

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