Classical Mythology Scene
Publisher: Gamble, Martha
Folding fan depicting a classical scene. A seated woman with an older cloaked woman, in a foreground a putti with a basket of flowers. To the left is a dolphin fountain, to the right a Palladian palace.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching on carved ivory sticks with pad at pivot.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 385
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1743-06-24
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.224-2015
Primary reference Number: 204789
Sale number: 385
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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