Lovers
Maker: Unknown
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.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 2058
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 1780
Leaf
composed of
sequins
paint
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.462-2015
Primary reference Number: 205041
Sale number: 2058
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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