Lot Description: Two Large Late 19th Century Fans , one with an attractive Chinoiserie leaf, the other Japanese, with bold painted daisies, the verso plain cream, and knotted string detail to the bamboo guards. The first fan is striking, with turreted buildings, canopies and latticed bridges filling the scene. To the right, a group of five, mostly carrying items which could be ceremonial. To the left, four more figures, again carrying gifts or provisions, several with long plaits to the back of the heads. Within the buildings, a couple are seated, holding parasols aloft. The wood monture is painted in black with gold scrolling and flowers to compliment the leaf. Double leaf, the verso plain cream, save for a simple floral spray in gold. Both fans, guards approx. 13.25 inches or 33.5cm long Condition Report: . Slight rubbing to the paint on the chinoiserie fan, and a few short splits to the top of leaf folds and one along the lower border. The top layer of the fan has a longer split down the central fold but is still sound. ARR: Categories: Fans
Lot Description: Two Large Late 19th Century Fans , one with an attractive Chinoiserie leaf, the other Japanese, with bold painted daisies, the verso plain cream, and knotted string detail to the bamboo guards. The first fan is striking, with turreted buildings, canopies and latticed bridges filling the scene. To the right, a group of five, mostly carrying items which could be ceremonial. To the left, four more figures, again carrying gifts or provisions, several with long plaits to the back of the heads. Within the buildings, a couple are seated, holding parasols aloft. The wood monture is painted in black with gold scrolling and flowers to compliment the leaf. Double leaf, the verso plain cream, save for a simple floral spray in gold. Both fans, guards approx. 13.25 inches or 33.5cm long Condition Report: . Slight rubbing to the paint on the chinoiserie fan, and a few short splits to the top of leaf folds and one along the lower border. The top layer of the fan has a longer split down the central fold but is still sound. ARR: Categories: Fans
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