9th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2047
 

2047

An Early 19th Century Four-Way Horn Brisé Fan, with pointed tips and barrel head. The four painted

An Early 19th Century Four-Way Horn Brisé Fan, with pointed tips and barrel head. The four painted central panels depict a courting couple by a water fountain, a stone tower with figures below, a bright pink peony with other flowers and buds, and an outdoor scene with figures at work, possibly gardeners. Guard length 6.5 inches or 16.5cm

Sold for £500
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Very slightly warped, discernible when closed. No losses to the horn noted, paint colour good and in good order. Ribbon sound.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 9th Mar, 2019

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