9th Dec, 2020 9:30
The December Sale | Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery
A Chinese carved ivory fan, Canton circa 1850, the guards finely and intricately carved with numerous figures, buildings and trees, all beneath a bat, the handle carved with flowers, the leaf painted with many courtly figures with painted and applied ivory faces and silk clothing, the reverse with birds amongst blossoming branches, in period lacquer case, the fan 27.5cm
Sold for £50
Condition Report
Distressed throughout but it appears to be almost complete. The leaf loose and free from stems in parts, requires professional attention throughout, but potentially a superb fan.
A Chinese carved ivory fan, Canton circa 1850, the guards finely and intricately carved with numerous figures, buildings and trees, all beneath a bat, the handle carved with flowers, the leaf painted with many courtly figures with painted and applied ivory faces and silk clothing, the reverse with birds amongst blossoming branches, in period lacquer case, the fan 27.5cm
