11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST
The Fan Collection
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A Mid-19th Century White Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the guards and deep gorge carved and pierced,...
A Mid-19th Century White Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the guards and deep gorge carved and pierced, gilded and silvered. The double paper leaf depicts a musical gathering, a river nearby with other couples sailing, and a young girl being pushed on a swing. The verso shows a rural scene of old buildings next to water. The reserves recto/verso feature flowers and gold. Contained in a box with internal label for J. Duvelleroy, Regent Street, London. Guard length 10.75 inches or 27cm.
Together with a slightly later fan, the carved and pierced wood sticks clouté with silver on the guards, the gorge having attractive shaping and also clouté, in bands. The double paper leaf depicts a couple dancing, with castanets, to guitar music being played by one gentleman, a lady seated close by, other couples present, most of the ladies holding fans. The verso shows a group of three ladies and one gentleman at leisure, by water. The reserves recto/verso are highlighted in gold.
Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm
Sold for £60
Estimated at £80 - £150
. The MOP fan has several breaks to the gorge sticks, with old repairs. Two tears noted to the leaf, one to each side. The second fan is in good order.
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