Lot 21
TWO ROCOCO FANS

Second half of 18th century
ivory, painted paper
28 x 51 cm (h x w)

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16 000 CZK
| 667 €

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These two richly decorated fans likely originate from the Italian city of Naples, a fact confirmed by the motif depicting the erupting Mount Vesuvius. The handles are crafted from carved and engraved ivory. The color palette, together with the scenic motif of a court scene featuring exotic costumes and camels, shows inspiration from Chinese-style French Rococo painting. One of the fans is dated: August 1779. Very good state of preservation.