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Lovers: M.462-2015

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Lovers

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Folding fan, depicting a woman gazing at her lover. The circular roundel reserves of Classical scenes, the surround with painted and sequin decoration.
Stipple engraving, on pierced ivory sticks.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 2058

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1780

Components of the work

Leaf composed of sequins paint
Sticks composed of ivory

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.462-2015
Primary reference Number: 205041
Sale number: 2058

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 4 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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