11th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

The Fan Collection

 
Lot 2093
 

2093

Circa 1910, An Unusual Tortoiseshell Fan of Ballon Form, the guards dark and mottled, the gorge...

Circa 1910, An Unusual Tortoiseshell Fan of Ballon Form, the guards dark and mottled, the gorge blond, all piqué in a mainly scrolling design. The silk leaf, mounted à l'Anglaise and narrow to the edges, widens to allow for a roundel in the centre which is painted with a young lady regarding herself in a hand mirror as she attaches a flower to her hair. Signed R. Serand. To each side, the leaf is constructed with dark silk in panels over a pale gauze, the gauze painted with lemon flowers and green leaves, the silk embroidered with tiny circular and star shaped gold sequins. Contained in a cream card fan box, lined in cream silk.
Overall height 9.5 inches or 24cm

Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £350


 

. Generally very good, no splits noted. One rib has been crudely repaired at the top. One tiny hole in the dark silk on the very top border, hard to spot. The box exterior is quite scuffed and has a dark stain to one end.

 


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Auction: The Fan Collection, 11th Oct, 2019

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