From China to Transylvania... folk fixed fans, 18th century
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From China to Transylvania... folk fixed fans, 18th century
Four cardboard fixed fans painted and decorated with arte povera vignettes depicting characters in traditional dress, with captions in French on one side for Chinese visitors and German on the other for Transylvanians.
They depict Chinese magicians and musicians, a noble lady from Hermanstatt (Sibiu?), a captain from Fagaras, a Saxon preacher, a Reformed priest...
Wooden handles
Condition: a few stains and tears
H: +/- 42,5 cm with handles
