Mother-of-pearl fan, the skin leaf painted with gouache of a love triangle in the taste of the 1st Empire.
Signed A. Roubaudi
Condition: the counter guard and 3 lower sticks are damaged and restored with synthetic piece.
H: 29,5 cm
The french painter Alcide Théophile Roubaudi (or Robaudi 1850-1928) was a pupil of Gérôme. His paintings were often inspired by literature. He also produced illustrations for luxury editions.