7th Dec, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 38
 

38

A Very Unusual Late 18th Century Ivory Fan, with carved and pierced, gilded and painted sticks,...

A Very Unusual Late 18th Century Ivory Fan, with carved and pierced, gilded and painted sticks, mounted à l'Anglaise with a velum leaf the recto painted in two panels (reminiscent of a cabriolet leaf) with Chinoiserie and European figures undertaking daily outdoor activities through the changing seasons, and illustrating different levels of society. The verso depicts a sailing boat approaching a stone tower perching on an isolated rock, further Chinoiserie figures to the reserves. The gorge is of particular note, with side panels colourfully painted with Chinoiserie figures, a central cartouche of bare ivory intricately carved with figures, all with gold borders, carved and painted in a different style, giving detail to the fan when viewed closed. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm. Together with a modern card fan box
Exhibited in 2006 at Marble Hill House, Twickenham.

Sold for £700
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


 

Good. Colour strong. Some rubbing to the paint on the lower guards. Some rubbing to the folds.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 7th Dec, 2018

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