£600
A CANTONESE EXPORT FAN
Tortoiseshell, ivory and paper, painted with a mandarin and courtiers on balconies, within bands of insects, fruit and flowers, 28cm long, within glazed case
Ivory declaration reference: GMJBN7D5
some wear and repairs
The fan is sealed within the case and cannot be examined closely - though it has been screwed down and presumably glued as there are splits in the paper wear the leaf joins the sticks. The carved tortoiseshell looks to be in good condition. Some splits to the leaf towards the edges
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
