9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2028
 

2028

Russia, Prussia and Germany, Three Monarchs: An 18th Century French Printed and Hand-Coloured...

Russia, Prussia and Germany, Three Monarchs: An 18th Century French Printed and Hand-Coloured Fan, relating to the death of Frederick the Great in 1786, the paper leaf mounted on bone and showing three Monarchs, Frederic II King of Prussia, Joseph II Emperor of German, King of the Romains, and Catherine Alesiewna Empress of Russia, the reserves further embellished with wealthy mourners around the tomb, the latter bearing the motto "Il sut vaincre a la fois et chanter ses victoires" and symbols such as the scales of justice. The verso is plain. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm
See Christie's SK lot 182, on 22nd of September 1994

Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Slight warping to the monture, seen when closed.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 9th Mar, 2019

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