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A collection of 16 fans, circa 1740-1900
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 16 fans, circa 1740-1900
- ivory, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl, wood, paper, silk, spangles
comprising a German ivory fan, the sticks pierced with the name: Sophie, the guards carved with an accolé coat-of-arms, the silk leaf painted with medallions of putti and flowers representing the Four Seasons, circa 1858, 27.5cm., 10 7/8 in long; and 15 other examples in various materials (4 with ivory sticks and guards, 4 mother-of-pearl, 2 wood, 5 tortoiseshell), with painted or spangled paper, vellum or fabric leaves
Condition
The majority damaged, sold as viewed. For further information, please contact the department directly +44 (0) 207 293 5324.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The arms on the first fan are those of Princess Sophie of Baden (1834-1904) and those of her husband, Prince Woldemar of Lippe (1824-1895), whom she married in 1858.