The Necker Fan
Maker: Unknown
Double paper leaf, printed in black, painted in water-colours and gilt. Ivory sticks and guards (14+2). Brass rivet. Front: In the centre, within a laurel wreath, a bust portrait of 'MR NEKER' resting on a pedestal inscribed 'Son zelr vertueux que respecte l envie/Ramene l'abondance et la felicite'Precieux a l etat son modeste genie/Marche sans le savour a l immortalite/ le Cher.de Berainville'. The portrait is supported on the left by a figure representing France with an owl and a cornucopia of coins at her feet, and on the right by an angel holding a crown of stars over the portrait. On the left, a kneeling Queen extends her arms towards Necker, accompanied by a putto carrying a basket of flaming hearts. On the right, Hope, seated with her anchor, points towards a ship. Borders of alternating Vs and dots in pink and gold. Reverse: Three verses entitled 'Air Un Soldat par un coup funeste'. Sticks and guards: Undecorated.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); his daughter Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
18th Century, Late#
Louis XVI
Production date:
circa
AD 1789
: Start of French Revolution
Jacques Necker (1732-1804), French statesman and director general of finances during the reign of Louis XVI.
Leaf
composed of
ink
( black)
paper
watercolours
Sticks+guards
composed of
ivory
Rivet
composed of
brass (alloy)
Guards
Length 27.7 cm
Accession number: M.337-1985
Primary reference Number: 117922
Old catalogue number: DR 30/389
Old object number: 380
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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