Selim
Maker:
Bartolozzi, Francesco
(Possibly)
Artist:
Shelley, Samuel
(After)
Folding fan, depicting a young gentleman in Turkish costume, after Samuel Shelley. The reserves and surround have a chain of ribbon, flowers and feathers, with a spangle decoration.
Stipple engraving and painting on carved ivory sticks. English leaf circa 1790, Italian sticks circa 1720. Possibly by Francisco Bartolozzi
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 282
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:
after
AD 1720
Leaf
composed of
spangles
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.406-2015
Primary reference Number: 204978
Sale number: 282
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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