River Scene
Maker: Chassereau, Francis
Folding fan depicting a central scene of a lady and a gentleman walking towards a river, a windmill and cottages in the distance, with scroll surround. The reserves with chinoiserie figures and flowers with 'E...A...Sculpt. 1740 F. Chassereau'.
Hand coloured etching on carved and pierced ivory sticks.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 395
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 1740
Sticks, Guards
composed of
ivory
Leaf
Sticks
Accession number: M.346-2015
Primary reference Number: 204916
Sale number: 395
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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