the sticks and guards pierced with birds and flowers, painted with portraits of the Archduke Frederick, Duke of Teschen and his family, one signed H. Görner, verso with extensive quotations from Farmhaner and d'Annunzio, bordered with various Austrian Great War patriotic badges, a miniature poem Ode an das Letzke Kipfel, by Mathilde Gräfin Stubenberg, and a dried posy, all within a glazed satin covered wood frame

Fan in overall good condition. Loose satin on back of frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

For information on Archduke Friedrich of Austria-Teschen and his family see footnote to lot 60.