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TWO FANS
1740S AND 1870S
the first with ivory pierced and carved sticks with flowers and figures, the sticks set with garnets in the shape of birds and flowers, the leaf painted with lovers in a classical landscape; the second with mother-of-pearl sticks clouté in silver, the gauze leaf spangled with trophies of love
both framed and glazed (2)
1740S AND 1870S
the first with ivory pierced and carved sticks with flowers and figures, the sticks set with garnets in the shape of birds and flowers, the leaf painted with lovers in a classical landscape; the second with mother-of-pearl sticks clouté in silver, the gauze leaf spangled with trophies of love
both framed and glazed (2)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
The fan labelled 284 at the top of page 62 of the printed catalogue is in fact from lot 283.