Frivolity, fan circa 1820-25
Frivolity, fan circa 1820-25
Mother-of-pearl fan, the sticks and guards inlaid with sequins and applied with gold and silver leaf, the top of the guards in gilded brass and mirror-effect steel
The paper leaf is engraved and gouache enhanced of a woman with butterflies amusing little cupids in a rose captioned La Frivolité les occupe. With a reference of engraving Gard n° 366
Reverse in engraved and painted skin of a child posing for a painting session (inscribed Bellevifle n° 323)
Good condition (one bottom strand restored, old restorations to the leaf)
Size : 22 cm
