$300
19th century. Ladies fan composed of gilt accented shaped mother of pearl sticks with ornate hand painted figural scene of women on a patio surrounded by floral clusters in cartouches with flying birds under hand embellished courting scene in garden. Verso with hand painted floral medallions and birds on sticks under hand painted landscape of figure in boat in lake in countryside. Covers with gilt metal work and oval frame for mirrors (one missing) 12.25". Length (closed) Provenance: From the Collection of Mr. Joseph Hardy, Jr., Rabun Gap, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-08-09