Huit éventails, Chine, XVIIIe-XIXe siecles

comprenant quatre éventails brisés en bois, corne, ivoire et écaille, peints, doré ou repercés, dont deux dans des etuis, quatre à montures en bois ou nacre, l'un avec la feuille peinte de branches et fleurs de cerisier, un autre, d'une scène maritime, un autre d'une femme et ses serviteurs dans son jardin, signée 'a Mme La Duchesse de mortemart jeune', le dernier composé d'une feuille en soie rose

the blond tortoiseshell brise fan with ribbon detached, the others with some wear to ornament, the brise ebony example worn, the silk example with prunus branch with stains, the paper example with usual wear and tears to edge of leaf. the dedicated example very much reinforced. Would advise to inspect them during the viewing of the sale. For further images and details, please do contact the department: +44 207 293 5350
"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."