An Early 1900 Century Bone Fan, French, carved and gilded,...
An Early 1900's Century Bone Fan, French, carved and gilded, and mounted with a double silk leaf. One central cartouche and six further vignettes are painted with various young people in fine Regency dress. The central and larger panel shows two ladies, one with a harp, the other reading either a letter or sheet music, accompanied by a gentleman in breeches and long jacket. To each side are painted portraits and two full length depictions, all surrounded by tiny gold sequins and gold period décor. Unusually, a fine border has been created by the addition of metal thread. The verso is plain cream silk.
Guard length 9.5 inches or 24cm
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An Early 1900's Century Bone Fan, French, carved and gilded, and mounted with a double silk leaf. One central cartouche and six further vignettes are painted with various young people in fine Regency dress. The central and larger panel shows two ladies, one with a harp, the other reading either a letter or sheet music, accompanied by a gentleman in breeches and long jacket. To each side are painted portraits and two full length depictions, all surrounded by tiny gold sequins and gold period décor. Unusually, a fine border has been created by the addition of metal thread. The verso is plain cream silk.
Guard length 9.5 inches or 24cm
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