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'A New Game of Piquet'. An ivory satirical fan, English, circa 1735
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- 'A New Game of Piquet'. An ivory satirical fan, English, circa 1735
- ivory, paper
- 26cm., 10 1/4 in. high
the leaf printed and painted with allegorical figures representing 'The Different Nations of Europe': France, Spain, Sardinia, the Holy Roman Empire, Saxony, Russia, Poland, Britain, Holland, Prussia playing a game of piquet, watched by the Sultan of Turkey, the Shah of Persia and Pope Innocent IX, with satirical comments for each, the pierced sticks and guards carved with garlands of oak leaves and acorns, with later case
Provenance
Christies' South Kensington, 9 June 1987, lot 126.
Condition
ivory stained ; some tears along edges and wear along folds, one with pin hole, further wear to painting in general
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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
Two identical fans can be found in English public institutions: one unmounted, is in the British Museum, part of Lady Schreiber’s bequest (1891,0713.384), and the other at the Victoria and Albert Museum (T.153-1978). There is also another unmounted fan in the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, dated 4th October 1733. Experts agree that these fans allude to the intrigues of European diplomacy around the War of Polish Succession (1733-1738).