9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2000
 

2000

A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, With Double Paper Leaf, découpage for the top border and between...

A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, With Double Paper Leaf, découpage for the top border and between panels painted in pastels and depicting various figures, those in the central cartouche being a wealthy couple in good 18th century costume, in front of a church, the man pointing, or perhaps proposing marriage? The verso is simply painted with a rural scene, in green. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, with découpé leaf, the paper of ivory, unadorned, but with intricate patterns for the top border and each fold, showing figures on horseback and crowns. The upper sections of the guards are carved with a figure and the gorge sticks have simple piercing. The head is shaped and flattened at the very base. Guard length 11.25 inches or 285cm (2)

The second fan was purchased at an antique shop.

Sold for £140
Estimated at £120 - £200


 

The upper guard has a repair with a long metal plate. A repair to the lower guard at the same point. Monture seen to be bowed at the top when closed. Fan 2, also bowed.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 9th Mar, 2019

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