Folding fan with various scenes
Maker: Unknown (Probably)
Silk leaf applied with three stippled vignettes, one with a 'harem' scene after Bunbury, decorated with sequinned trees and vines. The reverse, possibly later, decorated with flowers. The ivory sticks, fretted and gilded with one replaced. The sticks have a French appearance, but the sequins and painting have an Italian look. Hand-coloured stipple engraving, applied coiled thread.
History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 46
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
This fan forms part of the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015. The collection of over 600 fans ranges in date from the 18th to the 20th centuries and in type from bejewelled and hand-painted court and wedding fans, to printed mass-produced advertising fans, aide-memoire fans, mourning fans and children’s fans.
Leaf
composed of
sequins
silk
Sticks
composed of
gilt
ivory
Accession number: M.57-2015
Primary reference Number: 205121
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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