27th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2085
 

2085

LOS 12 MESES DEL ANO: An Ivory Fan mounted with a later leaf, the monture silvered, the gorge...

LOS 12 MESES DEL ANO: An Ivory Fan mounted with a later leaf, the monture silvered, the gorge carved and shaped to present tendrils and flowers winding around the sticks. The recto is printed with twelve rectangles of differing colours, each titled with the name of a month, the astrological symbol for that month, and traits that a person born in that month would portray. For example someone born in August is said to be melancholy and will show profound political tendencies, and will also make good Mothers. The verso, decorated with a hand coloured wash drawing, shows the Plaza de Neptuno, with the fountain and statue of Neptune within, and the end of the Carrera de San Jeronimo, in central Madrid.
Guard length 11 inches or 28cm

Sold for £600
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

. In good general order. The gilding on guards and gorge has been retouched and could be improved upon.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 27th Jun, 2019

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