Classical Mythology Scene: M.224-2015

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Titles

Classical Mythology Scene

Maker(s)

Publisher: Gamble, Martha

Entities

Folding fan

Categories

Fan

Description

Folding fan depicting a classical scene. A seated woman with an older cloaked woman, in a foreground a putti with a basket of flowers. To the left is a dolphin fountain, to the right a Palladian palace.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching on carved ivory sticks with pad at pivot.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 385

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: AD 1743-06-24

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Sticks composed of ivory

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.224-2015
Primary reference Number: 204789
Sale number: 385
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 28 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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