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A pierced ivory brisé fan with jewelled gold guards, probably French, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A pierced ivory brisé fan with jewelled gold guards, probably French, circa 1820
- gold, diamonds; ivory, mother of pearl
- length 19cm., 20in.
in style troubadour, each gold guard impressed with scrolled ornament enclosing the name: Luitpold, in rose diamonds below two larger collet-set rose diamonds, the very finely-pierced sticks alternating patterns of flowers and ornament, mother of pearl button
Provenance
Third son of Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, later King Ludwig I, and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, Luitpold Karl Joseph Wilhelm Ludwig, later Prince Regent of Bavaria, was born on 12 March 1821. It is probable that the fan was given to Princess Therese on the occasion of his birth.;
thence by descent
thence by descent
Condition
One guard is slightly curved at the top; the ivory is in excellent condition apart from a little staining and a couple of tiny edge pieces lacking. The joining ribbon is broken in several places and it is possible that a pair of sticks is lacking as the pin is very loose.
"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."
"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."