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"L'Allégorie de l'Amour", éventail par M. Alexandre, Paris, vers 1867
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- "L'Allégorie de l'Amour", éventail par M. Alexandre, Paris, vers 1867
- mother of pearl, paper
- Long. 28,2 cm ; 11 1/8 in
les tiges repercées, taillées et dorées représentant l'enlèvement d'Europe, la feuille peinte de l'Amour à l'Age d'Or, le verso signé également E. Cron, d'un monogramme M timbré d'une couronne de prince entourée de rinceaux, fleurs et colombes, l'écrin d'origine couleur lilas marqué Alexandre Paris et portant une couronne sur son couvercle
the guards and sticks pierced, carved and gilded with the Abduction of Europa, the leaf painted with Love in the Golden Age, the reverse, also signed E. Cron, with a crowned monogram M flanked by scrolls, flowers and doves, the original lilac case stamped Alexandre Paris and with a crown on the cover
the guards and sticks pierced, carved and gilded with the Abduction of Europa, the leaf painted with Love in the Golden Age, the reverse, also signed E. Cron, with a crowned monogram M flanked by scrolls, flowers and doves, the original lilac case stamped Alexandre Paris and with a crown on the cover
Provenance
Sotheby's Munich, Schmuck und silber, Porzellan und Preziosen aus Europäischen Fürstenhäusern, 8-9 December 1999, lot 639
Condition
overall excellent condition, minor loss of gold foil border. The exterior of case colour faded and slight wear to corners.
"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
Cet éventail, au monogramme M timbré d'une couronne, a pu être fait en 1867 a l'occasion du mariage de la princesse Marie von Hohenzollen-Sigmaringen (1845-1912) avec le prince Philippe des Belges, comte de Flandres. Artiste accomplie, la princesse exposa occasionellement lors du Salon de Bruxelles et tint un salon où furent accueillis de nombreux artistes de l'époque.
This fan which has the royal cypher M was probably made in 1867 on the occasion of the marriage of Princess Marie von Hohenzollen-Sigmaringen (1845-1912) to prince Philippe of the Belgians, count of Flanders. An accomplished artist, the princess exhibited at the Salon de Bruxelles and hosted fashionable gatherings which included artists in its circle