Hand fan - Textile

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

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Antique hand-made silk-painted fan with its original case, featuring a silk painting of a gallant scene in the 18th‑century taste, back in ivory silk, assembled on 16 Parkesine battens with a matching ring, signed 'Ch - Jacques 1888', in excellent condition with no creases; about 31 cm long, 4.2 cm wide, 5 cm high, 500 g, made in France, dated to 1850–1900.

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Ancient silk painted fan with its original case - entirely handmade - a silk painting - a gallant scene in the taste of the 18th century - on the back unbleached colored silk - fan with 16 ribs or arms made of Parkesine - a ring of the same material unites it all - signature on the lower right side "Ch - Jacques 1888" the fan is in good condition with no signs of creasing.

Case slightly domed on top - covered with thick chocolate-colored paper with a gilded relief decoration of foliage - flowers - butterflies - interior red (slight wear at the corners) length 31 cm - width 4.2 cm - height at its tallest 5 cm.

Fan length 30.5 cm without the ring - length 32 cm.

Height of fabric on the rib 18.5 cm.

Ancient silk painted fan with its original case - entirely handmade - a silk painting - a gallant scene in the taste of the 18th century - on the back unbleached colored silk - fan with 16 ribs or arms made of Parkesine - a ring of the same material unites it all - signature on the lower right side "Ch - Jacques 1888" the fan is in good condition with no signs of creasing.

Case slightly domed on top - covered with thick chocolate-colored paper with a gilded relief decoration of foliage - flowers - butterflies - interior red (slight wear at the corners) length 31 cm - width 4.2 cm - height at its tallest 5 cm.

Fan length 30.5 cm without the ring - length 32 cm.

Height of fabric on the rib 18.5 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
500 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Textile
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
4.2 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
327
Objects sold
87.1%
Private

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