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Eventail en ivoire et bois noirci, France, vers 1780
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 EUR
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Description
- Eventail en ivoire et bois noirci, France, vers 1780
- ebonised wood, ivory, paper, mother of peal, steel
- Larg. 29,3 cm ; 11 1/2 in
les brins sculptés de médaillons en ivoire sur fond de nacre, décorés au centre d'un paysage chinois doré, la feuille en soie peinte à l'aquarelle en son centre d'un temple de l'Amour flanqué de scènes de jardinage et de pêche, enrichie de motifs en acier et nacre, paillons, plumes et paille
the guards with carved ivory inset reserved against mother-of-pearl, the sticks decorated with a gilt Chinoiserie landscape, the silk leaf centred with a temple of Love flanked by scenes of gardening and fishing, rendered in watercolour, applied mother-of-pearl and steel elements, paillons, feathers and straw-work
the guards with carved ivory inset reserved against mother-of-pearl, the sticks decorated with a gilt Chinoiserie landscape, the silk leaf centred with a temple of Love flanked by scenes of gardening and fishing, rendered in watercolour, applied mother-of-pearl and steel elements, paillons, feathers and straw-work
Condition
very slight wear to sticks, the leaf splitting along folds and time stained, slight rusting of steel elements, one or two mother-of-pearl sleevers lacking and scattered paillons, the reverse of the leaf strengthened along folds.
"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."