27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2014
 

2014

A Mourning Fan, the monture of ivory, circa 1760, unusually decorated in delicate drawings in...

A Mourning Fan, the monture of ivory, circa 1760, unusually decorated in delicate drawings in black, the gorge with three vignettes each showing figures in simple robes with perhaps obis, in rural locations near water, other figures in small boats. This decoration is repeated in the same detail on the gorge verso. The double paper leaf is decorated en grisaille with a hint of pink for facial features, and shows a young lady in 18th century dress seated in a clearing. Two side vignettes show rural landscapes. The verso is plain save for a simple floral spray.
Guard length 9.75 inches or 24.5cm

Purchased at Christie's SK on February 14th 1995

Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £300


 

.. the lower guard has been repaired with pins next to the rivet. The rivet lacks button finishes at each side but is holding. The upper guard has a repair at the shoulder and here the leaf looks to have been shortened. Another fold needs slight attention. Generally strong and clean.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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