A Circa 1730 Ivory Fan, the vellum leaf a l'Anglaise...
Lot Description:
A Circa 1730 Ivory Fan, the vellum leaf a l'Anglaise and painted in gouache en grisaille, showing a maiden, seated in the grounds of an interesting residence, one sheep to her side, other figures approaching. The monture, carved and lightly pierced, is painted to match with flowers in shades of grey, the gorge with a large central floral cartouche and the reserves with music and instruments. The verso is plain. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm.
Condition Report:
. In good order, slightly foxed to the verso, when held to the light, two or three minute slits to the leaf noted but not immediately visible otherwise, as under the painted design.
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Lot Description:
A Circa 1730 Ivory Fan, the vellum leaf a l'Anglaise and painted in gouache en grisaille, showing a maiden, seated in the grounds of an interesting residence, one sheep to her side, other figures approaching. The monture, carved and lightly pierced, is painted to match with flowers in shades of grey, the gorge with a large central floral cartouche and the reserves with music and instruments. The verso is plain. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm.
Condition Report:
. In good order, slightly foxed to the verso, when held to the light, two or three minute slits to the leaf noted but not immediately visible otherwise, as under the painted design.
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