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Lot Description: Lovers in the Rose Garden: An Attractive Early 20th Century Pale But Shaded Mother-of-Pearl Fan , the stick tips shaped as a T. All mother-of-pearl sections are gilded, with a floral design. The double leaf, the upper layer cut away in places, is painted with a central cartouche showing a suitor doffing his tricorn hat to his lady, whilst walking through the grounds of a large Georgian mansion. Indistinct signature, on the lines of "E…cf". To each side, an oval vignette set within a larger section, bordered with tiny sequins. To the left, a painting of a large building with towers. To the right, a similar building but seen from a rural setting. Each oval hangs from a blue ribbon tied in a bow, surrounded by small flowers. Guard length approx. 7.5 inches or 19cm. Condition Report: . Wear to the leaf folds. Light soiling to the verso. This fan has been framed and the frame is available within the hammer price if desired. A few gauze folds are starting to split. Slightly splayed if refolded. ARR: Categories: Fans