9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2039
 

2039

A Pair of 19th Century Rectangular Face Screen or Fixed Fans, of lacquered wood, one painted...

A Pair of 19th Century Rectangular Face Screen or Fixed Fans, of lacquered wood, one painted with Spring flowers, including primulas, snowdrops and crocus, the second with soft roses, auriculas and convolvulus, both bordered with intricate flowers and leaves (as detailed as needle lace with fillings), the turned wooden handles painted in a subtle gold. The versos are printed, one with a river running through a small medieval town, probably French, the stone buildings with tall chimneys, and the other in contrast depicting an oriental river bank, with stylised building and exotic vegetation, a child in conversation with two aged fishermen. Overall height 16 inches or 41cm, width of screen 9.5 inches or 24cm

Sold for £70
Estimated at £70 - £100


 

The second screen is cracked right across and repaired. Both have scratches and some loss to the paint. The gilding on the handles is worn.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 9th Mar, 2019

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