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Two Chinese fans
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- ivory, metal, enamel
a gilt-metal and enamel fan, the guards and sticks decorated with filigree ropework, the sticks picked out with coloured enamels, the guards applied with silver wirework representing dragons and phoenixes, the paper leaf painted recto with a court assembly, the verso a military scene, the figures with applied jointed ivory faces and fabric clothing, circa 1850, 28cm long, and an ivory brisé fan, pierced and carved with figures in landscape, early 19th century, 19cm long
Condition
gilt metal fan: looses to silver applied work, gilt slightly rubbed and tarnished in places; enamel overall in fine condition with only very small areas of loss. the leaf splitting in and slightly torn along the top edge, minor losses down falls, essentially good order.
Ivory fan: probably re-ribboned; glue stains on sticks and guards.
"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."