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A collection of eleven fans, 18th/19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of eleven fans, 18th/19th century
- ivory, silk, paper, wood, spangles, mother-of-pearl, fishskin
comprising: a printed boxwood fan, entitled ‘Nelson & Victory’, dated 1799; an ivory marriage fan, circa 1720, the Dutch leaf painted with Europa and the Bull, the associated sticks, carved with peasant figures, 27cm.; a mother of pearl fan, circa 1730-1740, the leaf painted with Aeneas, the Sybil and his friend Achates visiting the Underworld, the sticks silvered and gilt with chinoiserie figures, paste pivot, 28cm., in original fishskin case; an English ivory fan, circa 1745-1750, the leaf painted with a bagpiper and shepherdesses dressed in plaid, the verso with figures in landscape, the mounts carved, gilt and painted with further patriotic musicians, within fruits and musical trophies, paste pivot, 28.5cm., 11in long, in original fishskin case; an ivory fan with plain white leaf; two Japanese wood fans, circa 1900, the gold painted leaves painted with figures in landscapes, one with a poem on the reverse, the other signed Toryo nai Teiunkan shu, and with seals on each side, 33 and 36cm.; a French mother-of-pearl fan, mid 19th century, the layered mother of pearl sticks and guards carved and pierced with a grape harvest; two Spanish coloured ivory printed fans, 1850-1860, in Renaissance or 18th century dress, and another, silk and wood, 20th century
Condition
The first some wear and staining along folds, especially centre, tear along one fold. All the others are damaged and a gallery inspection is recommended.
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"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 printed fan entitled 'Nelson & Victory' gives instructions for a variety of fashionable dances to celebrate Nelson’ s victory at the Battle of the Nile, 1798. Another example was donated by Lady Charlotte Schreiber to the British Museum.
The English fan painted with a bagpiper and shepherdesses dressed in plaid is a delicate reference to the Stuart claims to the English throne circa 1745.
The English fan painted with a bagpiper and shepherdesses dressed in plaid is a delicate reference to the Stuart claims to the English throne circa 1745.