Lot 138
- 138
A French bone oracle fan
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- bone, mother-of-pearl, paper, wood, silk
- the largest 35cm, 13 3/4 in long
three cased, comprising:
- a French Oracle fan, the bone guards and sticks pierced and gilt, the silk recto printed with questions, the paper verso with answers, circa 1850, 28,5cm
- a French mother-of-pearl fan, the guards and sticks pierced, carved and silvered with gallant figures, the paper leaf painted with rural subject, verso with figures in landscape, circa 1750, 25cm long
- A Spanish mother-of-pearl fan, the guards and sticks pierced and carved with architectural motifs, the paper leaf painted with a fête galante by J. Donzel, signed, verso with simple strapwork pattern and manufacturer's name: H. Bach, Madrid, late 19th century, 30cm long
- a Continental wood fan, the guards and sticks decorated with gilt, the red silk leaf painted with a bird on prunus branches, 1880, 35cm long
- a French Oracle fan, the bone guards and sticks pierced and gilt, the silk recto printed with questions, the paper verso with answers, circa 1850, 28,5cm
- a French mother-of-pearl fan, the guards and sticks pierced, carved and silvered with gallant figures, the paper leaf painted with rural subject, verso with figures in landscape, circa 1750, 25cm long
- A Spanish mother-of-pearl fan, the guards and sticks pierced and carved with architectural motifs, the paper leaf painted with a fête galante by J. Donzel, signed, verso with simple strapwork pattern and manufacturer's name: H. Bach, Madrid, late 19th century, 30cm long
- a Continental wood fan, the guards and sticks decorated with gilt, the red silk leaf painted with a bird on prunus branches, 1880, 35cm long
Condition
Oracle Fan: slight yellowing of the bone.
Fan 2: The guards and sticks broken and restored and with subsequent losses; the leaf split along folds, patched and partially repainted in several places. rivet replaced with suspension loop.
Fan 3: two sticks broken, recto wear along folds, and slight water damage to sky, vero with time stains in several folds.
Fan 4: splitting of silk leaf on verso and on edges along folds.
"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."
"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."