10-14-201110-15-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2566BBoston
October 14, 2011 04:00 PMCalender
1108

Two French Fans

Sell one like this
$276$225
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2566BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 15, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Two French Fans, 19th century, one with mother-of-pearl sticks with mixed-metal floral inlay, and lace leaf with central hand-painted scene of courtiers, lg. 9 3/4; the other with bone sticks hand-painted with flowers, and kidskin leaf with central scene of an amorous couple and sewn sequins, framed, lg. 10 in.
Estimate $300-500

The first fan with discoloration to gilt metal and lace. The second with wear to paint and repairs to sticks where they meet leaf, not examined out of frame.

Keywords

mixed-metal floral inlay, gilt metal