RESERVED 18th Century Painted Vellum Fan “Zephyr and Flora”
€250.00
Large 18th century fan made of ivory sticks and a fine vellum leaf. The front is handpainted with a mythological scene showing Zephyr and the Goddess Flora accompanied by Cupid. The upper guardsticks have an unusual feature – they are outlined with an inlayed gold coloured chain.
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Description
Origin: Holland
Date: ca. 1780
This large 18th century fan is made of ivory sticks and a fine vellum leaf. The front of the fan is handpainted with a mythological scene showing Zephyr and the Goddess Flora accompanied by Cupid. The reserves depict fruit. The reverse shows a small central scene of a fishing gentleman. The upper guardsticks have an unusual feature – they are outlined with an inlayed gold coloured chain.
Length: 11″ (28 cm) Width: 20.5″ (51.5 cm)
Condition: Excellent.