Apollo
Maker: Unknown
Chinoiserie folding fan, depicting Apollo pleading with the Cumaean Sibyl, the reserves with chinoiserie scenes. On painted, carved and pierced ivory sticks.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 2074
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1780
Sticks composed of paint ivory
Accession number: M.299-2015
Primary reference Number: 204869
Sale number: 2074
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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