The Card Players
Publisher:
Murray
Retailer:
Bickham, George II
Fan depicting an interior scene with two couples seated at a table playing cards, while a servant carries a tray of drinks. To the left, a lady and gentleman sit in conversation. Published by Murray in Duke's Court (a feather shop). Sold in May's Buildings, Covent Garden, by G. Bickham, August 1st 1745
Hand coloured etching on painted ivory sticks with pique decoration.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 311
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:
AD 1745
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Leaf
Accession number: M.415-2015
Primary reference Number: 204987
Sale number: 311
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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