Faucon, virtuous and persevering love. Fan by E. Prieur, circa 1870–80
Faucon, virtuous and persevering love. Fan by E. Prieur, circa 1870–80
Fan, with double leaf leather painted with a highly allegorical scene in which two cherubs guide a young peasant girl across a wooden bridge over a river. The young woman turns away from the water and the dead trees and moves forward cautiously, holding her spindle and distaff firmly—symbols of virtuous womanhood and steadfast love.
Signed E. Prieur
On the reverse, Eventails Faucon stamp
Mother-of-pearl sticks and guards engraved with birds, flowers, and bees.
Condition : tears on leaf, counter-guard restored
H: 30 cm
With a case by the fan maker Faucon
Signed E. Prieur
On the reverse, Eventails Faucon stamp
Mother-of-pearl sticks and guards engraved with birds, flowers, and bees.
Condition : tears on leaf, counter-guard restored
H: 30 cm
With a case by the fan maker Faucon
