CONTINENTAL DECORATED LEATHER FAN.
Possibly Italian, 18th century, gouache on thin leather. Tortoise shell handle and gilt decorated ribs. Hand decorated classical scene with three women on a portico watching an archer and a musician. Floral decorationon the back. In a fitting frame with carved floral crest. 22"h. 34"w. 2.25"d.
Condition Report: Can be removed from frame. Should not be folded, quite fragile with several splits, a hole and wear.
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Possibly Italian, 18th century, gouache on thin leather. Tortoise shell handle and gilt decorated ribs. Hand decorated classical scene with three women on a portico watching an archer and a musician. Floral decorationon the back. In a fitting frame with carved floral crest. 22"h. 34"w. 2.25"d.
Condition Report: Can be removed from frame. Should not be folded, quite fragile with several splits, a hole and wear.