11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2041
 

2041

An Offering to Cupid: An Unmounted Fan Leaf, finely painted with two couples in a countryside...

An Offering to Cupid: An Unmounted Fan Leaf, finely painted with two couples in a countryside clearing next to a stream, accompanied by sheep and a pair of winged cherubs who are assisting in the making of floral swags and garlands with which to decorate the altar. The verso is painted with a solitary lady seated beneath a tree in a similar setting, grand buildings in the distance. No signature noted.
Side measurement of leaf approx. 4 inches or 10cm. Centrally approx. 4.5 inches or 11.5cm

Sold for £60
Estimated at £70 - £150


 

. Good colour, detailed painting. Some areas of slight damage to note: left of the lady on the left, and half way between her and the first cherub, then the right-hand edge on a level with the gentleman's hand.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 11th Oct, 2019

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