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Bone brise fan: M.89 & A-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

bone brise fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

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Description

A bone brise fan set with stipple engravings. In the centre a man approaching a woman in a woodland setting. To both left and right classical Roman scenes. With floral reserves.
With box.

Notes

History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 102

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 1795

School or Style

English

Materials used in production

Bone

Techniques used in production

Stippling

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.89 & A-2015
Primary reference Number: 206739
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 27 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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