Hand fan - Silk, Bone - French Rococo

French fan with an original gilded wooden case – mid-19th century (circa 1850–1860)

Refined French fan from the mid-19th century, complete with its fine original crescent-shaped gilded wooden case, with interior lined in green velvet, designed for the preservation and display of the work.

The leaf, hand-painted on 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, positioned on the right with a theatrical gesture, in an atmosphere of conversation and entertainment typical of the French fêtes galantes.

The background is enriched with delicate vegetation, 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.

At the bottom of the decoration, near the pedestal, there is the artist’s signature, a detail that further enriches the fan and increases its collectible appeal.

The mount 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 decorative object and a display piece of great charm.

Conditions
Good overall condition, with natural signs of aging compatible with the period. The leaf shows light wear and a small loss near the central pivot, without compromising the aesthetic impact of the piece. The case retains 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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