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Two Chinoiserie Scenes: M.138-2015

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Two Chinoiserie Scenes

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Folding fan with two chinoiserie scenes. Each depicting male figures in a garden.
The paper leaf has hand coloured etchings on carved ivory sticks.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 270

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1735

School or Style

Chinoiserie

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Stick composed of ivory
Sticks

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.138-2015
Primary reference Number: 204703
Sale number: 270

Audit data

Created: Friday 24 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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