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Superb and rare range, bone mount (beef) finely carved, pierced and decorated with silver inlay and gilding decoration of characters, gouache representing an antique scene with a couple in uniting under the gaze of cherubs, and a gallant scene in a medallion and two cherubs playing in another, antique eighteenth century.
This range is in good condition. It is of remarkable quality and finesse runtime.
A note: dirt on the money of the frame, some jaunissures on paper, time wear, see photos.
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* From the beginning of the eighteenth century, France is the largest producer of spectrum in Europe. The decor of the first French fans is borrowed from illuminated manuscripts and tapestries. From 1770 the neoclassical influences manufacturing: the branches are less ornate and the sheet is often decorated with medallions. The painted fans return to date under the Second Empire. The subjects are often imitations of the themes of the previous century: gallant and pastoral scenes. The antique fans are sought by collectors. (Larousse)
