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Eventail en catgut, France, vers 1755

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • Eventail en catgut, France, vers 1755
  • catgut (sheep), ivory, paper
  • Long. 26,5 cm ; 10 1/2 in
la monture en ivoire repercée, gravée et peinte de paysans, fleurs et fruits, la feuille en catgut appliquée de papier gouaché découpé d'un couple dansant au son d'une cornemuse, bordée de fleurs

the sticks and guards pierced, carved and painted with country figures amid flowers and fruits, the catgut net leaf applied with painted cut out of  figures dancing to the bagpipe around a giant urn, flowered border

Condition

generally good, some paint losses on guards and possible later embellishment, slight damage to net at the bottom edge in two places and further splits to paper overlay, small holes and repairs to net in other places and upper border repaired or split in several places. Must be handled with care.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."