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Fan decorated with a gouache (silk) depicting children in a bucolic landscape, scene surrounded by torches quiver and musical instruments, embroidered with gold sequins, bone mount (beef) carved and openwork, decorated with inlaid gold and silver, Directoire period late eighteenth century.
This range is in good condition and is of high quality. The frame is decorated with two small rhinestones.
A note: slight wear and soiling time, see pictures
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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 the production: the branches are less ornate and the sheet is often decorated with medallions. The painted fans back to date under the Second Empire. The subjects are often imitations of the themes of the previous century: gallant and pastoral scenes. The old fans are sought by collectors. (Larousse)
