Salome's dance and Abigail's offerings, fan circa 1720-30
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Salome's dance and Abigail's offerings, fan circa 1720-30
Fan, the paper leaf painted with two episodes from the Bible, on one side Salome charming King Herod with the dance of veils before asking him for the head of John the Baptist, and on the other Abigail bringing food to David and his men so that he won't take offense at the ingratitude of her husband Nabal.
Nice sticks and guards, applied with mother-of-pearl, painted and varnished.
Good condition (paint faded in some places, tears and restorations to the leaf)
S : 29 cm
Nice sticks and guards, applied with mother-of-pearl, painted and varnished.
Good condition (paint faded in some places, tears and restorations to the leaf)
S : 29 cm
