18th May, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Antiques & Interiors (Part II)

 
Lot 1118
 

1118

An early 20th century fan, the monture of pale pink mother-of-pearl, silvered and gilded and carved

An early 20th century fan, the monture of pale pink mother-of-pearl, silvered and gilded and carved with flowers, the double gauze leaf of soft pink, embroidered with sequins, and painted with a central cartouche of an elegant lady taking the hand of her beau as he helps her across uneven ground. At each side is a further vignette, one painted with a boat on water close to a stone tower, the other similar with a smaller boat passing a ruin. The verso is plain. Guard length 9.5 inches or 24cm. Together with a basic card fan box in red and gold

Sold for £90
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

. Bright and shiny MOP, and sequins. Good colour. One split noted centrally, on the lady's skirt, but the fan is strong due to the double layer. The box is scuffed and both ends of the lid are damaged.

 


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Auction: Antiques & Interiors (Part II), 18th May, 2019

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