(2) VERY GOOD BRISE HAND FANS
FRENCH EMPIRE PIERCED-HORN BRISE FAN, c. 1810, pale saffron dyed and pierced horn sticks; an unusual fan in that it opens both ways showing a different hand-painted picture on both sides including women in Empire dress; turquoise studded guard, in total four different hand painted pictures, 11"open; 6"; the other a FRENCH GOTHIC-SPIRE PAINTED IVORY FAN, c. 1820, Charles X "Boucher-type" with hand-painted cartouche of a peasant in an idyllic landscape, painted florals and swags to both sides, each stick has a Gothic spire joined by a painted ribbon; the guard set with faceted glass stone, 10.5"open; 6"
The private collection of an Andover, Massachusetts woman.
Both in fine condition. The horn fan has small dark stain on horn guard where ribbon attaches.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.
Lot 259 : (2) VERY GOOD BRISE HAND FANS
Click on image to enlarge, then click on right or left side of image to view slideshow.