Lot Description: An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan (possibly earlier) painted on vellum in strong colours, with Venus appearing in her chariot in front of Adonis, reclining within an elegant, draped arbour, Cupid approaching from the left. The verso is painted with large and colourful flowers and leaves. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A Simple Late 18th Century Cream Gauze Fan embroidered with gold sequins in rows and swags, edged with silver foil, the slender monture carved and pierced. Guard length approx. 9.75 inches or 25cm. (2) Condition Report: . The first fan leaf is splitting on one fold, but holding. The second fan is in good order with one small split appearing to the front silk layer. ARR: Categories: Fans
Lot Description: An Early 18th Century Ivory Fan (possibly earlier) painted on vellum in strong colours, with Venus appearing in her chariot in front of Adonis, reclining within an elegant, draped arbour, Cupid approaching from the left. The verso is painted with large and colourful flowers and leaves. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A Simple Late 18th Century Cream Gauze Fan embroidered with gold sequins in rows and swags, edged with silver foil, the slender monture carved and pierced. Guard length approx. 9.75 inches or 25cm. (2) Condition Report: . The first fan leaf is splitting on one fold, but holding. The second fan is in good order with one small split appearing to the front silk layer. ARR: Categories: Fans
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