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Theatre, Europe, early 18th century
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138
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Theatre, Europe, early 18th century
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
Theatre, Europe, early 18th century
A broken-style fan, made of re-drilled ivory, carved, engraved and painted with a scene of actors performing on a theatre stage. The simulated spine is decorated with figures in the Chinese style. Pierrot on the left is playing the guitar. The carved plumes depict a cupid holding a heart that is flying away with a ribbon. The head is adorned with a thin tortoiseshell plaque.
The reverse side is painted in outline, in a translucent style, mirroring the design on the front.
Height: 21.5 cm
(restored; one rib is missing)
CITES FR2409201071K
See original version (French)
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