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Folding fan with various scenes: M.57-2015

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Folding fan with various scenes

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 46

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 1780

Note

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.

Components of the work

Leaf composed of sequins silk
Sticks composed of gilt ivory

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.57-2015
Primary reference Number: 205121
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 October 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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