Hand fan - Silk, Bone - French Rococo
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Description from the seller
French fan with an original gilt wood case – mid-19th century (c. 1850–1860)
A refined French fan from the mid-19th century, complete with its valuable original crescent-shaped gilt wood case, with a green velvet-lined interior, made for the preservation and display of the work.
The leaf, hand-painted silk, is decorated with an elegant Rococo-style scene set in a natural landscape. The composition depicts four figures in 18th-century dress: three ladies gathered around a stone pedestal and a young gentleman, elegantly dressed, placed on the right with a theatrical gesture, in an atmosphere of conversation and entertainment typical of French fêtes galantes.
The background is enriched with delicate vegetation with shrubs, flowering branches and landscape details executed with notable finesse, while the pastel-toned palette – pinks, grays, blues and greens – confers great elegance and harmony to the whole.
In the lower part of the decoration, near the pedestal, the artist’s signature is present, a detail that further adorns the fan and increases its collectible appeal.
The mounting is finely pierced with ornamental motifs of great refinement, in perfect harmony with the French taste of the mid-19th century.
The original case constitutes a significant added value: in addition to preserving the fan over time, it makes it a refined furnishing object and a display piece of great charm.
Condition
Good overall condition, with natural signs of aging compatible with the period. The leaf shows slight wear and a small notch near the central pin, without compromising the visual impact of the work. The case preserves the original gilding with normal abrasions and patina due to age. Photographs are an integral part of the description.
The fan is made of bone and will be sold only where trade in this material is regulated
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French fan with an original gilt wood case – mid-19th century (c. 1850–1860)
A refined French fan from the mid-19th century, complete with its valuable original crescent-shaped gilt wood case, with a green velvet-lined interior, made for the preservation and display of the work.
The leaf, hand-painted silk, is decorated with an elegant Rococo-style scene set in a natural landscape. The composition depicts four figures in 18th-century dress: three ladies gathered around a stone pedestal and a young gentleman, elegantly dressed, placed on the right with a theatrical gesture, in an atmosphere of conversation and entertainment typical of French fêtes galantes.
The background is enriched with delicate vegetation with shrubs, flowering branches and landscape details executed with notable finesse, while the pastel-toned palette – pinks, grays, blues and greens – confers great elegance and harmony to the whole.
In the lower part of the decoration, near the pedestal, the artist’s signature is present, a detail that further adorns the fan and increases its collectible appeal.
The mounting is finely pierced with ornamental motifs of great refinement, in perfect harmony with the French taste of the mid-19th century.
The original case constitutes a significant added value: in addition to preserving the fan over time, it makes it a refined furnishing object and a display piece of great charm.
Condition
Good overall condition, with natural signs of aging compatible with the period. The leaf shows slight wear and a small notch near the central pin, without compromising the visual impact of the work. The case preserves the original gilding with normal abrasions and patina due to age. Photographs are an integral part of the description.
The fan is made of bone and will be sold only where trade in this material is regulated
Careful shipping with tracking
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Rococo
Title additional information
French Rococo
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Bone, Silk
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
39 cm
Width
59 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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