27th May, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Fans and Fancies - Online Only

 
Lot 4052
 

4052

A Large Late 19th Century Bone Fan, the monture plain, the double fabric leaf of cream silk,...

A Large Late 19th Century Bone Fan, the monture plain, the double fabric leaf of cream silk, painted in soft pastels with a mountain scene and featuring a winged lady. Signed by G. Samperé?, the central feature is a lady with butterfly wings, hovering above the ground, dark curly hair cascading over her shoulders, her dress ethereal. The verso is plain. Guard length 13.75 inches or 35cm. Together with a monogrammed female ostrich feather fan c.1890's, the monture of tortoiseshell, the loop fitted with an elaborate silk tassel in ruby and black, the cord further fitted with a plaited silk ring with which to hold the fan closed when not in use. Overall height 16 inches or 41cm (2)

Sold for £50
Estimated at £60 - £90


 

. the bone fan leaf is slightly damaged along the bottom edge, where a loose gorge stick has moved and caught the silk. The verso is worn to one fold, wear as on the recto, and light brown staining that does not transfer through to the recto. The feather fan is sound but the feathers are a little thin in places.

 


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